When do kids notice race? Way earlier than most adults think
Asking adults when they think kids become aware of race reveals misconceptions, say researchers, who have advice for parents.
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
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These messages boost preschool learning activities at home
Messages from early childhood education centers may make parents more likely to engage in learning activities with their kids at home.
July 9, 2020 • ~9 min
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Even little kids can rank who seems real or pretend
Even young children have a nuanced way of evaluating who's real or pretend. The study asked them about figures like Santa, Elsa, and The Wiggles.
June 23, 2020 • ~4 min
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CDC baby milestones contain surprising wiggle room
CDC guidelines may set some baby milestones too early, research finds. Here's what it means if "most children" do something by a certain age.
Nov. 22, 2019 • ~3 min
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Can video chats teach toddlers? It depends
Video chat isn't an ideal way to teach toddlers. But with a parent's help, they hold some promise.
Aug. 2, 2019 • ~3 min
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Toddlers can’t truly answer ‘this or that’ questions
If you ask a toddler, "would you like cake or broccoli?" the answer—8 times out of 10—will be broccoli. Why? Recency bias.
July 25, 2019 • ~5 min
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'Tiniest baby boy' ever sent home leaves Tokyo hospital
Doctors said the baby, born weighing just 268g, is the smallest newborn ever to have been successfully treated and sent home.
Feb. 27, 2019 • ~2 min
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