Child Development Research, Insights and Science Briefs to Your Inbox Where infants and pre-schoolers show fear of spiders, snakes and heights, it is usually related to the occurrence of the same fears in parents. Researchers have been fascinated for years by the question of […] More
Intelligent, curious toddlers are easy to spot in Western societies. Typically, they announce themselves with an endless string of “why” questions: “Why are we eating these?”; “Why are we getting in the car?”; “Why are you going to work?” But this isn’t how children’s learning operates in much of the world. We have found that “why” questions, seeking explanations, are […] More
Ingredients: 3/4 c sugar 1/4 c vegetable oil 1 egg 2 c ube jam 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 c flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt violet food color, optional 1/2 c powdered sugar, sifted Instructions: In a large bowl, cream together sugar and vegetable oil. Add the egg and beat until […] More
Ingredients1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size) 1/2 cup plus 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting, divided 36 lollipop sticks Sprinkles, M&M’s minis, and red Fruit by the Foot fruit rolls DirectionsPrepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13 in. x 9 in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire […] More
This tart is sweet and zesty, creamy and refreshing, made with only a bunch of simple, vegan ingredients, perfect as a small dessert to share with a group of friends or family. It combines the crunchy texture of almond crust with the smoothest lemon filling that resembles lemon curd, but is 100% vegan. Ingredients: (for […] More
The phenomenon of children learning mainly from each other – a typical practice in many hunter-gatherer communities – may provide important lessons about how to prepare children in post-industrial societies for rapid change and uncertain futures. We have found that when children learn from other children in two sub-Saharan African forager societies, it fosters independence […] More
Two key perspectives have emerged to explain how poverty affects family functioning and early childhood development. One focuses on stress and how it reduces the quality of parent-child relationships and thus the child’s social and emotional development. The other focuses on parents’ limited resources to provide cognitive stimulation, resulting in less advanced cognitive development. One […] More
Ingredients For the almond cookie crust: 2 c almond flour 1/4 c cornstarch 2 tbsp maple syrup For the pumpkin filling: 2 c pumpkin puree 1/2 c maple syrup 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 c vegan milk (optional: pecan maple milk for more flavor) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg For […] More
