Preparing children for life’s ups and downs Adults can support the development of emotional skills in young people by talking and sharing strategies for managing their feelings by Jessica Massonnié / July 22, 2021
Building resilience in children through conversational storytelling Encouraging children to develop their storytelling abilities can foster resilience and create lasting change by Anna Filipi and Maryanne Theobald / April 13, 2021
How does morality develop in children as they mature? Paul Bloom discusses the origins and nature of children’s morals March 30, 2021
How social distancing affects social development Are we doing enough to help adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic? by Kathryn Bates / March 4, 2021
Overcoming adversity Dante Cicchetti on the impact of difficult life conditions and the role of resilience in child development February 22, 2021
What makes us human? Michael Tomasello on cooperation, fairness and the importance of shared experiences February 15, 2021
Risk-taking in adolescents How do the brains of adolescents differ from those of younger children and adults? February 1, 2021
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
How can after-school clubs improve children’s mental health? The crucial role of extracurricular activities in improving mental wellbeing following school closures by Kathryn Bates / November 20, 2020
Raising the next generation of rational thinkers How do children become rational human beings who are capable of contributing to civil society? by Jan Engelmann and Tania Jenkins / September 16, 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
Social media and teen mental health: confusing correlation with causation Rather than urging parents and teachers to ban social media use, we should focus on providing young people with the support they need by Kathryn Bates / November 8, 2019
