In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning ...
The COVID pandemic disrupted children's ability to self-regulate, according to new research from the University of East ...
Children need access to “rich content and playful educational experiences that build their foundational skills.” ...
From hearing lullabies to the sing-song lilt of a parent’s voice, babies form strong connections with their caregivers through sound and song. Think about the way we instinctively bounce or rock fussy ...
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One of my earliest posts here concerned the definition of play, which I developed further in an article on “Definitions of Play” for Scholarpedia (Gray, 2013) and in my book Free to Learn. I first ...
Natalie Day's research was funded by a Faculty Postgraduate Research Scholarship and International Postgraduate Tuition Award from the University of Wollongong, with a contribution from the NSW ...
What counts as “sensitive information” is not always obvious to children. Some examples, like a home address or phone number, are easier to recognize. Others depend on context. For instance, when a ...
Companion AIs are reshaping how adults work, learn and love. When optimised for toddlers, the implications could extend to ...
New research reveals that Covid lockdowns set children's development back by years. The study shows how the pandemic hampered children’s ability to regulate their behaviour, stay focused and adapt to ...