Young children learn through play. That’s why it’s the basis for early education in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and many other countries around the world. But with more and more young children now spending a lot of time in front of screens, a big question for many parents is whether time spent on touchscreens is good or bad […] … learn more→
Tag Archives: child development
Touchscreens can benefit toddlers – but it’s worth choosing your child’s apps wisely
Why I use Harry Potter to teach a college course on child development
In an effort to find a more engaging way to present child development to new psychology students, I decided to use a book about a little orphan boy who later discovers he is a wizard. As the course evolved over the years, I found another benefit of using J.K. Rowling’s famous books: The story of […] … learn more→
Milestones: what is the ‘right’ age for kids travel alone, surf the web, learn about war?
Being a parent presents some problems. Irrespective of what you want, your children are going to take actions or be exposed to things that you may not relish. There is the ever-present possibility that they will experience things that you want to actively protect them from. The web provides some salient examples, like pornography. I […] … learn more→
