#childdevelopment — Public Fediverse posts

Naming What You Feel: Emotional Literacy for Children. It provides a detailed overview of how understanding emotions helps children develop the discernment necessary to navigate hidden risks and maintain safe decision-making standards on the web.

Read the full analysis here:
https://www.dannasouthwellauthor.com/naming-what-you-feel-emotional-literacy/

#Education #DannaSouthwell #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalLiteracy #PublicInterest #Mindfulness #Pedagogy

Wordle Limericks Books Explore the 5 Love Languages of Children. It provides a detailed overview of how creative wordplay serves as an intellectual foundation, helping the next generation develop the discernment necessary to navigate hidden digital risks and maintain safe decision-making standards.

Read here:
https://www.wordlelimericks.com/wordle-limericks-books-explore-the-5-love-languages-of-children/

#Education #ChildDevelopment #Literacy #PublicInterest #Mindfulness #Pedagogy

The role of narrative in fostering emotional literacy is a vital area of study for modern caregivers and educators.

Keeping Your Cool: Emotional Literacy and Storytelling. It provides a detailed overview of how storytelling helps children develop the discernment necessary to navigate hidden risks and maintain safe decision-making standards online and off.

Read here:
https://www.dannasouthwellauthor.com/keeping-your-cool-emotional-literacy-storytelling/

#Education #DannaSouthwell #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalLiteracy #PublicInterest #Mindfulness #Pedagogy

The role of cognitive framing in early childhood development is a vital area of study for modern educators and parents.

Growth Mindset Quotes for Kids That Build Confidence and Resilience. It provides an analytical yet practical overview of how specific linguistic tools can foster the critical thinking necessary to navigate modern digital risks and personal challenges.

Read here:
https://www.dannasouthwellauthor.com/growth-mindset-quotes-for-kids/

#Education #ChildDevelopment #CognitiveGrowth #PublicInterest #Pedagogy #Resilience

Did you know that growing up in a multilingual home can help spot signs of ASD earlier? 🧠💬💛
When children navigate multiple languages, differences in communication and interaction can become more noticeable, helping with earlier recognition and support.

👉 Learn what signs to look out for and how early support can make a difference:https://zurl.co/yhRq0

#BabyYumYum #BYY #ASDAwareness #ChildDevelopment #ParentingSA #MomLifeSA #EarlyIntervention

The Montessori Toddler "When limits are not consistent, toddlers will keep testing them to see what we decide today" Sale: $19.99 to $2.99 by Simone Davies Rating: 4.8/5 (10451 Reviews) #montessori #parenting #toddlers #childdevelopment #books #parenthood #education #kids #booksky #practicaltips

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Engadget: A study shows that cellphone bans didn’t improve US students’ test scores. “The study sampled phone location data from more than 40,000 schools from 2019 to 2026 and showed that there was a temporary rise in disciplinary incidents and a short-term drop in student well-being, which was attributed to short-term disruption. However, the study revealed that student well-being improved […]

Aston University: From teddies to tablets: new global research reveals that digital devices are being used to comfort babies and parents . “Despite recent government guidelines that parents should avoid screen time for babies under the age of two, a new global study finds that one in ten babies now regularly fall asleep with a screen.”

Danish parents are more trusting than American parents about letting their children engage in risky play, which may contribute to the development of more competence and independence.

https://phys.org/news/2026-05-denmark-handsoff-approach-parenting-blueprint.html

#Parenting #ChildDevelopment #Play #Dansk #Denmark

PsyPost: More time spent on social media is linked to a thinner cerebral cortex in young adolescents. “New research published in the journal NeuroImage suggests that spending more time on social media is associated with physical differences in the developing brains of young adolescents. Specifically, children who spent more hours on digital platforms exhibited a thinner outer layer of the brain […]

NBC News: Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits. “The Los Angeles Unified School District’s board voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class and encourage pen-and-paper assignments instead, making it the first major American school system to do so.”

NBC News: Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits. “The Los Angeles Unified School District’s board voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class and encourage pen-and-paper assignments instead, making it the first major American school system to do so.”

NBC News: Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits. “The Los Angeles Unified School District’s board voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class and encourage pen-and-paper assignments instead, making it the first major American school system to do so.”

NBC News: Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits. “The Los Angeles Unified School District’s board voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class and encourage pen-and-paper assignments instead, making it the first major American school system to do so.”

NBC News: Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits. “The Los Angeles Unified School District’s board voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class and encourage pen-and-paper assignments instead, making it the first major American school system to do so.”

Sesame Workshop India and Abbott launch Sehatmand Aadatein on Chalo! Sesame Street app

#TycoonWorld #SesameWorkshopIndia #AbbottIndia #SehatmandAadatein #ChaloSesameStreet #HealthyHabits #KidsNutrition #ChildHealthIndia #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #LearningAppForKids #DigitalLearningIndia #KidsWellness #NutritionEducation #HealthyLifestyleKids #ParentingIndia #Anganwadi #NIPUNBharat #EdTechIndia #ChildDevelopment

https://tycoonworld.in/sesame-workshop-india-and-abbott-launch-sehatmand-aadatein-on-chalo-sesame-street-app/

BBC: The parents using play to stop children getting ‘trapped’ by screens. “Parents have told the BBC about how they try to prioritise meaningful ways to connect with their children, as busy schedules, rising living costs and the pull of technology continue to dominate family life.”

“He’s a baby genius”: 3-month-old stuns mom by perfectly repeating full sentences

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/baby-genius-talking-3-months-ex1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baby-genius-talking-3-months-ex1

It’s not just repetition, it’s communication 💙✨!
Understanding how autistic children use language can change everything.
Speech therapist and audiologist Nabeelah Kathrada shares powerful insights on gestalt language processing.

Tap the link here for more:https://zurl.co/ufZ3d

#BabyYumYum #BYY #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #SpeechTherapy #ParentingSA #InclusiveParenting #ChildDevelopment

Identification of Learning Difficulties Varies Widely

Many UK children face different chances of getting diagnosed with learning difficulties like dyslexia based on school, gender, and income.

#LearningDifficulties, #Dyslexia, #ADHD, #UKEducation, #ChildDevelopment

https://newsletter.tf/uk-child-learning-difficulty-diagnosis-varies/

GOOD PARENT 7/10 🌼
Shyness is not something to fix.
It can be awareness, observation, and depth.
Confidence grows from self-trust.
#QuietStrength #ChildDevelopment #InnerConfidence

The pedagogical value of children's literature extends far beyond basic literacy, acting as a primary vehicle for social and emotional development. 🏛️📜

"A Tall Story: Finding Life Lessons from Children’s Stories." For those interested in developmental psychology and the ethics of storytelling, this is an excellent resource.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.dannasouthwellauthor.com/a-tall-story-life-lessons-childrens-stories/

#Literature #Pedagogy #DannaSouthwell #Ethics #ChildDevelopment #PublicInterest #Storytelling

Fun ideas for kids from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child! (Ages 6 months - teens)

Read here: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/handouts-tools/brainbuildingthroughplay/

#ChildDevelopment
#EarlyEducation
#Resilience

Some toys spark imagination over and over 🏰✨!
The 18 best LEGO® Disney sets let kids build, play and create their own magical worlds while boosting creativity and confidence.

🔗 Read more here:https://zurl.co/3tP6e

#BabyYumYum #BYY #LEGO #DisneyMagic #CreativePlay #ChildDevelopment #ImaginativePlay

BBC: Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial. Please note this is not the New Mexico trial. “Jurors found that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the 20-year old’s mental health. The woman, known as Kaley, was awarded $6m (£4.5m) in damages, a result […]

Forward Kentucky: KY social media lawsuit trust fund would provide resources for kids. “Proposed Kentucky legislation would create a state trust fund for positive youth development programming using future settlement funds from social media company lawsuits.”

AI Toys for Young Kids May Sound Smart, but New Research Urges Caution https://www.growingyourbaby.com/ai-toys-for-young-kids-may-sound-smart-but-new-research-urges-caution/ #Parenting #AIToys #SmartToys #ChildDevelopment #Preschoolers #ParentingNews #TechAndKids #EarlyChildhood

#RFT #survivorliteracy #anthropology #childdevelopment

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/03/14/relational-anthropology-control-or-connect-two-parenting-paths-two-lifelong-trajectories/

India's CCPA fines parenting startup ₹8 lakh for unverified infant claims: India's CCPA fined Raising Superstars ₹8 lakh for misleading infant milestone ads lacking scientific evidence - what it means for outcome-based marketing. https://ppc.land/indias-ccpa-fines-parenting-startup-8-lakh-for-unverified-infant-claims/ #India #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #Marketing #Advertising

North Carolina State University: Families Want More Research on How Virtual Reality May Affect Kids. “A new study of what families think about virtual reality (VR) technologies reveals that parents want more research-based information on how VR technologies may influence brain and behavioral development. Families also placed a higher value on VR features that increase physical activity, […]

A viral monkey, his plushie, and a 70-year-old experiment: what Punch tells us about attachment theory

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/02/25/309746/viral-monkey-plushie-70-year-old-experiment-attachment-theory/

A viral monkey, his plushie, and a 70-year-old experiment: what Punch tells us about attachment theory

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/02/25/309746/viral-monkey-plushie-70-year-old-experiment-attachment-theory/

Arkansas Times: New group aims to keep PBS programming in Arkansas. “Friends of Arkansas PBS, a newly formed, citizen-led group that hopes to preserve programming from the national Public Broadcasting Service in Arkansas, is hosting its first talk on Thursday. Former Arkansas First Ladies Barbara Pryor and Gay White will serve as honorary co-chairs and are urging people to join, according to a […]

How to Foster Problem-Solving Skills in Your Baby: A Science-Backed Guide for Parents

https://raisinga.baby/2026/02/06/how-to-foster-problem-solving-skills-in-your-baby-a-science-backed-guide-for-parents/

How to Foster Problem-Solving Skills in Your Baby: A Science-Backed Guide for Parents

https://raisinga.baby/2026/02/06/how-to-foster-problem-solving-skills-in-your-baby-a-science-backed-guide-for-parents/

How to Foster Problem-Solving Skills in Your Baby: A Science-Backed Guide for Parents

https://raisinga.baby/2026/02/06/how-to-foster-problem-solving-skills-in-your-baby-a-science-backed-guide-for-parents/

How to Foster Problem-Solving Skills in Your Baby: A Science-Backed Guide for Parents

https://raisinga.baby/2026/02/06/how-to-foster-problem-solving-skills-in-your-baby-a-science-backed-guide-for-parents/

How to Foster Problem-Solving Skills in Your Baby: A Science-Backed Guide for Parents

https://raisinga.baby/2026/02/06/how-to-foster-problem-solving-skills-in-your-baby-a-science-backed-guide-for-parents/

The Sand Garden brings year-round summer fun to Issaquah https://www.allforgardening.com/1566008/the-sand-garden-brings-year-round-summer-fun-to-issaquah/ #ChildDevelopment #CommunitySpace #FamilyActivities #garden #IndoorPlay #Issaquah #seattle #SensoryPlay #TheSandGarden

ZDNet: Being rude to ChatGPT changes you – and maybe even your relationships. “From Alexa to ChatGPT, our interactions with AI are reshaping communication norms. Here’s why how we talk to machines can affect real human relationships.” And THIS is why I always say please and thank you to chatbots.

Australia banned social media for under-16s. Not because of moral panic, but because the science is settled: adolescent brains can't defend against algorithms engineered to exploit them. Depression up 50% since 2010. This is our generation's seatbelt law.
https://theurb.co/social-media-ban-teens

#SocialMediaBan #TeenMentalHealth #YouthProtection #DigitalWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #ScreenTime #TechRegulation #ChildDevelopment #SocialMediaAddiction #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #Tech #Australia

How much do you understand about Emotional States? Would you like to explore this concept more? Here's an open source and free-shared lesson plan that can help. It uses Emotional States as the central theme to teach all subjects, to any age and learning level, and in any learning environment. https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/emotional-states-lesson-plan/

#EmotionalIntelligence #EducationForAll #LearningTools #SEL #Mindfulness #HolisticEducation
#EmotionalHealth #ChildDevelopment #LessonPlans #LifelongLearning #WholePersonEducation

Florida State University: Florida Center for Reading Research at FSU launches database to advance children’s literacy research. “FCRR, based at Florida State University, has launched an open-access database called the developmental English Lexicon Project (d-ELP) that features word reading data on 9,961 of the most frequently printed English words for children in grades 1 through 5.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/22/florida-state-university-florida-center-for-reading-research-at-fsu-launches-database-to-advance-childrens-literacy-research/

Harvard Gazette: ‘Kids want to read harder stuff’. “…according to a recent talk at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, the trend of American children reading below their grade levels stretches back decades before the pandemic — and teaching methods that fail to adequately challenge students, counterintuitive as it may seem, could be the culprit.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/29/harvard-gazette-kids-want-to-read-harder-stuff/

Exploring visual impairment and ocular findings in children with developmental delay at a child development clinic in a tertiary hospital. cureus.com/articles/413183-visual-impairment-and-ocular-findings-in-children-with-developmental-delay-attending-a-child-development-unit-clinic-at-a-tertiary-hospital?score_article=true
#VisualImpairment #ChildDevelopment #OcularHealth

Your parenting style does more than set the rules. It shapes your child’s world 💛
The way you respond to emotions, set boundaries and guide choices leaves lasting marks on your child’s confidence, relationships and sense of self.
🧠 Read how different parenting styles influence development: https://zurl.co/y5bBt

#BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingStyles #ChildDevelopment #ConsciousParenting #EmotionalHealth #ParentingSupport #GentleParenting #RealParenting #RaisingConfidentKids

We explore faith and learning, highlighting the potential of children despite challenges. Lois Sheinfelder's influence on faith development in our church inspires our work. We believe that all children can learn and grow. #FaithAndLearning #ChildrensMinistry #ReligiousEducation #ChristianEducation #LoisSheinfelder #ChurchCommunity #ChildDevelopment #LearningChallenges #FaithJourney #InspiringKids

I built a toy music controller for my 5yo with a coding agent

https://github.com/jeffmccune/sonoserve

#HackerNews #toyMusicController #codingForKids #musicTechnology #DIYProjects #childDevelopment

I'm not always a fan of worrying about what the developmental milestones are "supposed to be," but understanding when your child isn't keeping up can help you better support your child.

Read here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/growing-up-healthy/202412/why-emotional-milestones-matter

#ChildDevelopment
#ParentingSupport
#EmotionalHealth
#Parenting

#Perinatal #PaternalDepression effects in #ChildDevelopment jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #SharedFacts from #HealthScience #CausalityCrisis #BrainFunction

Paternal Perinatal Depression,...