The 'soft' skills: How self-regulation translates into future leadership

When we think of leadership traits in children, we often picture the loudest voice on the playground or the child who naturally...

An eye-opening early education research study in Canada: Children who are behind in math when they start kindergarten are still behind 9 years later

When toddlers step into their first kindergarten classroom, they bring a wide spectrum of early numeracy skills with them. While...

The critical truth: Why STEM education must begin in early childhood

A recent White Paper, Science Education: Fit for the Future, prepared by a coalition of researchers from Flinders University a...

Why a pediatrician sent her kids to bed without dinner—for their own good

It’s a scenario many parents knows too well: you’ve cooked a healthy family dinner, only for your child to flat-out refuse to ea...

What factor has the greatest impact on children's brain development? New research might surprise you.

Scientists have spent decades searching for physical signs of intelligence within the folds of the human brain. However, recent...

How strong early math skills pave the way for later algebra success

Algebra is widely recognized as a critical gateway subject for students. Passing Algebra I typically leads to enrollment in more...