Fantastical beliefs in children are associated with positive developmental outcomes

Fantastical beliefs in children are associated with positive developmental outcomes
Fights between children serve an important purpose, writes Dr Lyn O’Grady MAPS. It’s one way that children learn to resolve problems, and negotiating conflicts with each other also helps them to work out their place in the family. Some siblings get along more easily than others. This can depend on factors such as temperament and the way…
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