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For young children waiting is simply endless

Why kids genuinely can’t wait until Christmas

A child’s developing memory makes the world wondrous and slow, but an adult’s reliance on routine speeds everything up

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Children, Development, Memory

Are there benefits to the belief in Santa? Psychologists believe so

Lies about Santa? They could be good for your child

Fantastical beliefs in children are associated with positive developmental outcomes

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Children, Development

Psychologists are researching the effect of phones on students

Mobile phones in the classroom: A helpful or harmful hindrance?

Smartphones are proving useful educational tools - but psychological research highlights the risk of their presence in the classroom

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Published in: Learning & development, Work & performance
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Children, Development, Education, Parenting, Wellbeing

Parents are worried about a smooth start to school

How the decision to delay school is causing anguish for parents

The incidence of parents delaying the start to school has doubled. Why are they making this choice?

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Children, Development, Educational psychology, Learning, Wellbeing

Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?

There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: Anxiety, Development, Emotion, Health, Mental health, Mental illness, Parenting, Stress, Wellbeing

Greater cultural diversity will enrich psychology

How parenting advice assumes you’re white and middle class

Diversity matters when it comes to making sure psychology research is widely applicable

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Children, Development, Education, Educational psychology, Parenting, Relationships, Research

The changes puberty brings can disrupt academic motivation

How puberty affects school performance

Attentive teachers and parents can help developing teenagers navigate academic disruption

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Development, Educational psychology, Performance psychology, Wellbeing

The one sure way to know a child is lyingvideo

Lying is normal. Being able to detect a child's untruths is exceptional

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Children, Development

Schools can foster a sense of belonging to ensure teens thrive

Mental health benefits when teens ‘belong’ at schoolvideo

Dr Kelly Allen MAPS says research shows that a sense of belonging is important to ensure young people thrive at school

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Published in: Learning & development, Work & performance
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Children, Development, Education, Educational psychology, Family, Happiness, Mental health, Mental illness, Motivation, Parenting, Performance psychology, Stress, Wellbeing

ADHD is associated with academich difficulites.

Problems at school:What is the role of ADHD and other factors

Australian psychologists are untangling the many factors that cause academic problems for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: ADHD, Chronic illness, Development, Education, Educational psychology, Learning, Learning difficulties, Treatment and therapies

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