The idea that natural urges “die down” with time seems intuitive, but research shows that it’s being reminded about what not to do, not the passage of time, that actually helps young children control their impulsive behavior… More
NPR: Most parents bewail the inevitable occurrence of lying in their kids, but the emergence of deception in childhood may… More
Developing theory of mind, a critical social skill, may enable children to engage in the sophisticated thinking necessary for intentionally deceiving others… More
Parenting: Parents who work tend to stress about sending their children to daycare. But a new study involving almost 1,000 Norwegian children enrolled… More
Walter Mischel’s classic studies in childhood self-control, known popularly as the marshmallow tests, are among the most famous and impactful… More
Parents: If you’re worried that your little tyke is picking up some bullying behavior from daycare, relax: A recent study has… More
