Kids who count on their fingers between 4 and 6 years old have better addition skills by 7 than those who don’t use their ...

Children who count on their fingers between ages 4 and 6.5 have better addition skills by age 7 than those who don't use ...

There is no need to discourage finger counting at any time. Children naturally stop using their fingers when they no longer ...

Children’s “growth mindset,” characters and attitudes to learning have little impact on how well they do at school, according to a new study. Instead, researchers point to external factors such as ...

A new study in the Journal of Intelligence reveals how parental traits influence gifted children's cognitive strengths.

“To give children with ADHD the best chance to thrive, I believe families, medical professionals, and educators should focus on behavioral and academic interventions first and add medication only if ...

Are you concerned about how much your child naps? Or maybe they don't nap enough? A study from the U.K.'s University of East Anglia shows that children's sleep needs are closely linked to their ...

With the holidays in full swing, the countdown to winter break is on. The two-week break is a perfect opportunity for students to relax and enjoy the festive season before the end of the fall semester ...

Outdoor play is vital for children's holistic development, offering significant benefits beyond mere enjoyment. It enhances ...

Mobile phones just might be young people's best friend, whether their parents like it or not. A new study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit group in San Francisco, California, researched phone ...

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Despite parents’ strong food skills, new Canadian research finds no link to their children’s cooking abilities, suggesting hands-on experience matters more than observation alone. Study: Longitudinal ...