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→
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Touchscreens can benefit toddlers – but it’s worth choosing your child’s apps wisely
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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→