The marshmallow test is supposed to measure a childs willingness to delay gratification. But delayed gratification isn’t always a matter of willpower. When adults appear unreliable – or downright untrustworthy – kids choose instant rewards over future benefits....
What you believe about cognitive performance -- the theory of intelligence that you adopt -- can have brain-altering effects, and enhance your ability to learn. Yet programs designed to instill the right, growth mindset in students havent always worked. Why not...
Supportive student-teacher relationships improve motivation, inspire achievement, and protect children from toxic stress. But many kids dont get the chance to form such bonds. Teacher burnout, counter-productive disciplinary practices, and racial biases get in the way....
Experts recommend against the authoritarian parenting style. It’s linked with inferior outcomes for kids. But what’s the difference between firm and authoritarian How can you tell if you’ve crossed the line Learn how researchers identify authoritarian parenting....
Spatial intelligence is crucial for success in many fields, ranging from science and engineering to construction and graphic design. Can we improve spatial skills Experiments say yes. Learn what you can do to stimulate spatial awareness in both children and adults....
Playing with toy blocks helps kids develop better motor and spatial skills. It may also boost creativity, focus, and mathematical ability. But to unleash these benefits, kids need to do more than move blocks around. Learn how to make block play more stimulating and engaging....
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The marshmallow test is supposed to measure a childs willingness to delay gratification. But delayed gratification isn’t always a matter of willpower. When adults appear unreliable – or downright untrustworthy – kids choose instant rewards over future benefits....
What you believe about cognitive performance -- the theory of intelligence that you adopt -- can have brain-altering effects, and enhance your ability to learn. Yet programs designed to instill the right, growth mindset in students havent always worked. Why not...
Supportive student-teacher relationships improve motivation, inspire achievement, and protect children from toxic stress. But many kids dont get the chance to form such bonds. Teacher burnout, counter-productive disciplinary practices, and racial biases get in the way....
Experts recommend against the authoritarian parenting style. It’s linked with inferior outcomes for kids. But what’s the difference between firm and authoritarian How can you tell if you’ve crossed the line Learn how researchers identify authoritarian parenting....
Spatial intelligence is crucial for success in many fields, ranging from science and engineering to construction and graphic design. Can we improve spatial skills Experiments say yes. Learn what you can do to stimulate spatial awareness in both children and adults....
Playing with toy blocks helps kids develop better motor and spatial skills. It may also boost creativity, focus, and mathematical ability. But to unleash these benefits, kids need to do more than move blocks around. Learn how to make block play more stimulating and engaging....