The perfect childhood: why it's bad for kids
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The effects of the 'no more tears' approach, which is followed by the parents and teachers to raise the kids, are presented. The mistakes, which the parents are doing in the zeal to provide a perfect childhood to their children are pointed out and the suggestions are given, which can be followed and the mistakes can be avoided in the future.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2005
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The power of pretend
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Professor of psychology at Sarah Lawrence College, Charlotte Doyle, reveals that dress-up or pretend play helps to develop the imaginative skills of a child. The article also discusses other areas of development, including emotional awareness, social skills, language, reading, thinking, and planning.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2004
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What dads are made of
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According to pediatric professionals, fathers are stimulative and mothers are protective in nature. The playful attitude of fathers towards children helps them to build cognitive skills and to develop social and emotional experiences.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2005
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