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Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedinMost babies learn to sit up by themselves sometime between 4 and 8 months. But the process is gradual, and some babies make faster progress than others. We can give motor development a boost by helping babies build key muscles. When do babies sit up by themselves? There isn’t any one, … Continue reading
What social skills are important to preschoolers? How do we nurture these abilities? Evidence-based tips for fostering preschool social skills.
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin© 2020 Gwen Dewar, all rights reserved Wish you knew the risk of contagion at local venues and events? This online tool — created by bioinformatics researchers — can help. You want to grocery shopping. You’ll be one of approximately 50 shoppers inside the store. What’s the chance that at least … Continue reading
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin© 2016 – 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Parenting stress puts a strain on the whole family — sapping patience, damaging relationships, eroding well-being. What can we do about it? Here are some suggestions inspired by the latest research. 1. Need social support? Reach out — even if it’s … Continue reading
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedinThe world’s in trouble, and our kids can’t vote. So how do we persuade others to vote on their behalf? Hint: Shaming isn’t the answer. © 2020 GWEN DEWAR, PH.D., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Our children aren’t getting the world they deserve. Because generations of adults have failed to cope with … Continue reading
How can we help kids make friends? Here are twelve tips based on the latest research.
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved The most helpful books for beginning readers keep fancy details to a minimum, and this applies to imagery as well as to text. “Busy” illustrations can be distracting, and interfere with a young child’s reading comprehension. Books designed for new and emerging readers … Continue reading
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedinTerms of use Here is some important legal information regarding your use of ParentingScience.com. The gist of it is that by using this site, you agree to certain terms of use—including my medical disclaimer, privacy policy, information about cookies, copyright information, and general liability. If you don’t agree with any of … Continue reading
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Children notice stereotypes about race, gender, and wealth. And their awareness of these stereotypes is distracting — so much so that it can actually interfere with learning and academic performance. But we can help kids overcome the threat. Here’s what every parent needs … Continue reading
Unconscious race biases can make us perceive anger where none exists. How many “behavior problems” in children are caused by adults getting it wrong?
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedinMusic lessons may benefit a child’s general academic skills, but so too can art lessons. So does music training deliver any special cognitive benefits? Kids hone auditory skills that can help them decipher speech. And new research hints that certain kinds of music training might boost math and thinking skills. Here … Continue reading
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin© 2017 – 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Working memory (or “WM”) is the system we use to keep information immediately available in our thoughts. We use working memory when we perform calculations in our heads, track the meaning of a conversation, and remember what we’re supposed to do … Continue reading