child development

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Favoritism hurts every child in the family — not just the unfavored one

A University of Toronto study of nearly 400 families found that unequal parenting damages the whole household — including the favored child.

By Thoughtful India Staff|February 22, 2013|2 min read

An Ohio State study found preschoolers whose teachers pointed out letters and words during storybook reading read better one and two years later.

April 17, 2012 · 2 min read

What research actually says about raising a smart toddler: talk more, read aloud, play unstructured — and be skeptical of educational apps.

October 12, 2011 · 1 min read