Caring for children: Meeting basic needs is not enough What is often overlooked is attention to children’s cognitive, social, and emotional needs by Kathryn L. Humphreys and Pia Viviani / November 24, 2020
Academically at-risk children benefit from teachers’ emotional support How emotionally supportive classrooms help children navigate the many challenges of early adolescence by Aisha Schnellmann / September 29, 2020
Children may be getting better — not worse — at reading emotions How do new technologies impact social learning? by Juanita Bawagan / September 3, 2020
Why do children exclude others? When children exclude peers with behavioural or academic difficulties, it is likely a reflection of their classroom’s norms by Aisha Schnellmann / July 6, 2020
“Teaching can make your heart beat faster” The emotional consequences of teacher-student interaction during a lesson by Monika Donker / June 29, 2020
“Sensitive children shouldn’t have to learn in the wrong environment” Highly sensitive children may feel uncomfortable in a ‘chaotic’ classroom. What kind of learning environment would better meet their needs? Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / June 25, 2020
How do cross-group friendships encourage inclusivity? Children who engage in cross-group friendships more likely to trust and sympathise with others, which in turn promotes an inclusive attitude by Aisha Schnellmann / June 8, 2020
Can educational media teach kids about emotions? A study finds prosocial television and mobile apps to be an effective supportive tool for developing emotional competence in young children by Aisha Schnellmann / June 2, 2020
Making distance learning work If we don’t want our most vulnerable students to fall further behind, we must re-engage them by Gillian R. Hayes / May 25, 2020
Growing up fast in lockdown It has been a time of immense change in many countries. What are the consequences for children’s development? by Jennifer E. Symonds / May 7, 2020
Adolescent learning: rewards, punishments, and the importance of context By understanding how adolescents learn in various environments, we can discover how to better support their health and well-being by Alexandra Cohen / March 24, 2020
Supporting children’s learning at home How parents can complement the work of teachers during the COVID-19 outbreak by Annie Brookman-Byrne / March 19, 2020
