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- Do children believe in souls?In many cultures, people believe in an afterlife, where "personhood" continues to exist in the absence of a physical body. Does this spiritual stance reflect an innate bias of human psychology? To find out, researchers have examined whether children believe in souls. The post Do children believe in souls? appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.Gwen Dewar
- How to foster sharing: Help children experience the “warm glow of giving”Are little kids hopelessly selfish? Many people assume so. But scientific research suggests otherwise. Like adults, children experience the warm glow of giving. And it's a motivating force for good. How early in life do children feel this warm glow, and what can we do to nurture it -- and encourage kids to share? The […]Gwen Dewar
- When does peer pressure start? Early. Very early in life.Peer pressure and social conformity starts long before adolescence. When faced with a choice between telling the truth and backing a popular falsehood, even 4-year-old children will buckle. Yet kids also possess the ability to question — and even reject — majority opinion. What can we do to encourage children to think for themselves? Image […]Gwen Dewar
- Happiness is... cherishing highlightsI love writing these monthly "Happiness is..." posts because they help me to look back, keep life in perspective and remind me that beyond the challenges and struggles, there is still much around me to be grateful for.Let's see. At this point in writing, my laptop that has accompanied me for nearly a decade is on the […]~Summer~
- A perfect mum-and-kids getaway on Genting DreamI love going on mum-and-kids holidays. It makes me feel empowered and gives me a chance to get to spend more time with the kids, deepen my bond with each of them and make memories that will last us for a long time.I was looking for a quick getaway during the PSLE marking period and […]~Summer~
- Happiness is... making the most of our time togetherI recently read an article that struck home. It says:"75% of the time you'll ever get to spend with your kids is over by the time they turn 12. 90% of your time with them is gone by the time they're 18."Yup, a little shocking but I guess the truth can be a little overwhelming […]~Summer~