Posts Tagged ‘preschoolers’
Little kids know when they’re not sure
UC DAVIS (US) — Children as young as three are introspective enough to know when they’re not sure about a decision, and can use that uncertainty to guide their choice, according to new research. Continue…
Monday, March 18, 2013 14:19 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Feb 19, 2013 13:49 - 1 Comment
Preschoolers get lessons in ‘mean’ from kids TV
IOWA STATE / U. BUFFALO (US) — Kids may be picking up more than good lessons from children’s television programming, new research suggests. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 5, 2013 10:28 - 2 Comments
Kids tune out when mom controls play
U. MISSOURI (US) — Children are less engaged when moms tell them how to play, according to a study that finds kids have more negative feelings toward “directive” moms. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 24, 2013 12:48 - 3 Comments
Higher-level thinking gets going in preschool
U. CHICAGO / UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Children as young as 4 ½ begin to show signs of higher-level thinking skills thanks to some key abilities, not just more knowledge or better schooling. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 31, 2012 10:55 - 0 Comments
Lots of tantrums can signal mental trouble
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A new tool helps parents figure out when a child’s frequent temper tantrums could point to developing mental health problems. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 28, 2012 16:20 - 0 Comments
Jury still out on benefits of ‘pretend play’
U. VIRGINIA (US) — Pretend play can be fun for preschool children, but it may not be as crucial to a child’s development as previously believed. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 16, 2012 14:45 - 1 Comment
Early puzzle play may sharpen spatial skills
U. CHICAGO (US) — Children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 demonstrate better spatial skills later, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 12, 2011 12:34 - 2 Comments
Kids and TV: Tuned in to unhealthy food
U. MICHIGAN (US)— Preschoolers who spend time in front of the television are more prone to eat sweets and salty foods than fruits and vegetables. (more…)
