When teachers noticed that children in Oakland preschool and kindergarten classrooms were not engaging in imaginative play or interacting with each other as much after the pandemic, staff at ...

Think about the decisions you make on a daily basis. Often, you have experience with the options before you, and you use that experience to drive your selections. For example, suppose your friend ...

I was sitting by the pool recently watching my 9-year-old swim in the shallow end, snorkeling and looking for diving toys. That's when I overheard another mom talking to a lifeguard. She was asking ...

The beloved Muppets are teaching children how to deal with complex emotions. — -- Big Bird and his "Sesame Street" buddies are taking on a new mission: helping kids learn to cope with stress and ...

“Dr. Laura: How will they know right from wrong when they are never taught something will happen when they do wrong?" In a recent post, we addressed the fact that punishment doesn't actually teach ...

Emotional regulation is a child’s ability to understand, express, and manage their feelings in healthy ways. This skill ...

Hetty Roessingh receives funding from SSHRC. A Werklund School of Education Teaching and Learning Support Grant provided funding for the development of the resource discussed in this story. University ...

Parents can equip children with vital life skills by teaching them household chores. This process builds confidence and self-reliance. Making tasks age-appropriate and encouraging independence are key ...

Kidemia, an EdTech platform, is designed to help children discover how they learn best while building confidence, ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...