Socialization
029: Why we shouldn’t ban war play
Explore the world of children’s war play and its role in child development. Dr. Diane Levin sheds light on the significance of this play and offers guidance for parents and educators to navigate it in a constructive manner.
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028: How do children form social groups?
Join us for a fascinating exploration of how social groups are created and the impact on our children’s understanding of culture. Gain insights into the cognitive processes behind group formation.
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026: Is my child lying to me? (Hint: Yes!)
Explore the complex world of children and lying in this episode featuring Dr. Kang Lee, an expert on the subject. Gain valuable insights into why children lie, strategies to reduce dishonesty, and how to address lying when it occurs.
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024: How (and when) does my child understand fairness?
We talked a while ago about sharing, and how you can understand the developmental processes that your child needs to go through before s/he truly understands what it means to share. One of the inputs to sharing behavior is an understanding of what is fair, and Drs. Peter Blake and Katie McAuliffe talk us through…
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017: Don’t bother trying to increase your child’s self-esteem
In this revealing episode, we explore the role of self-esteem in child development. While it may seem like a no-brainer, research challenges its impact on academic performance and happiness. Join us to understand the debate, and find out which qualities parents can encourage in their children for better outcomes. We also touch on the aspect of parental self-esteem and the desire to see our children as uniquely special.
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