Play
Pretend Play: Why It Matters and How to Support It at Home
The child who offers a teaspoon to a stuffed rabbit, or solemnly announces that all the cushions have turned into hot lava, is engaged in one of the h...
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Play
Why Pretend Play Is Important for Development
In an era of structured learning activities and educational apps, pretend play can seem like a soft option — what children do when there isn't somethi...
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Emotions
How Self-Awareness Develops in Children
Self-awareness is not a single capacity that arrives at a particular moment — it is a multi-layered developmental achievement that unfolds across the...
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Emotions
The Development of Empathy in Toddlers
A 14-month-old who brings their toy to a crying parent is showing something that looks very much like empathy. But developmental psychologists disting...
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Emotions
How Empathy Develops in Young Children
Empathy is often talked about as though it arrives fully formed in adolescence or adulthood, or as though it is either present or absent as a personal...
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