childhood, children, good habits, parenting

How to Teach Your Children Good Habits

You want the best for your children. You want them to grow up as kind, good-natured, and respected individuals in society. To accomplish this, you must teach your children good habits. What’s amazing is how easily we forget when we were kids and the environment that helped mold our personality into what it is today. ...

Raven Montmorency

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Block Play May Improve Children’s Math Skills, Executive Functioning

Semi-structured block play among preschool-age children has the potential to improve two skills — mathematics and executive functioning — critical to kindergarten readiness, according to a new study by Purdue University researchers. Sara Schmitt, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, said: “As an early childhood expert, I feel like I’m constantly being ...

Troy Oakes

When Do Children Start Preparing for the Future? You May Be Surprised!

A new study from Australia found that children spontaneously practice skills to prepare for the future, starting at the age of 6. The study, from researchers at the University of Queensland, is published in the journal Child Development. Deliberate practice is essential for improving a wide range of skills important for everyday life, from tying ...

Troy Oakes