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Five ways to boost your child’s confidence
On 02/04/2012 in Psychology
Encourage an outgoing personality with these quick tips
, such as reading a story, playing a game, or just having a chat. Do this daily and tell them how much you enjoy it.Recall successes Talk about your child’s triumphs, especially at moments of low confidence. It will help instill self-value.More psychology tips from
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Five ways to manage superhero play
On 05/04/2012 in Psychology
Stop 'Kapow!' turning in to 'Kap-ouch' with these quick tips
Sure, superheroes can blast enemies to smithereens, but they’re also kind and caring and they look after others.More psychology from Junior:How to combat sibling rivalryBring out your child's inner performer
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How to ease your child's worries
On 29/06/2012 in Psychology
Soothe your child's fears with these quick tips
to influence a child’s behaviours. Giving simple rewards – making cakes together for instance – are a good way to show how well they have done when reaching specific goals.More psychology from Junior:How to encourage empathy in your toddlerThe science behind
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How to combat sibling rivalry
On 05/04/2012 in Psychology
Smooth out your brood's special relationship with these simple tips
.Praise positive behaviourLet children know what behaviour you like, and why – and heap on that praise. More psychology from Junior:Five ways to conquer childhood fearsWays to boost your child's body image
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Bring out your child’s inner performer
On 02/04/2012 in Psychology
Encourage a budding star with these creative ideas
makeshift microphone and a captive audience to share the laughs.More psychology from Junior:Ways to boost your child's body imageTen rules for raising successful daughters
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Bilingual children learn to switch languages to express emotion
On 06/08/2012 in Education
Study shows children’s development affected by parents' language choices
published in Perspectives on Psychological Science carried out at the University of California is looking at how a multilingual parents’ choice of different languages to express certain emotions affect the way their children understand and regulate their own
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How to have a hip Hallowe'en
On 29/10/2012 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Check out our pick of the best ways to shop, spook and serve up a happening Hallowe'en
ShoppingHappy Hallowe'en treatsHip Hallowe'en at Dylan's Candy Bar, New York CityFashionChic Hallowe'en fashionSay “boo!” to this ghostly dress-up outfitPsychologyHow to conquer your child's night time fearsHow to ease your child's worriesFoodHallowe'en swampy slimy
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Boy meets girl: How friendships develop throughout childhood
On 04/04/2012 in Psychology
Junior explains the on-off relationship between little boys and girls
. And what do they think about? Some of their conversation is likely to be speculation about the other gender, laying the groundwork for early adolescence when girls and boys become attractive to each other in a whole new way.More psychology from Junior
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Why one is the perfect number
On 10/03/2009 in Psychology
No longer lonely and spoilt – today’s only child is self-sufficient and high-achieving. So while siblings may have the benefit of a DNA matched confidante they will have for life, what are the bonuses of being an only child?
who don’t pay them much attention. You don’t need to seek out only children these days to find precocious offspring who get their own way more than is good for them – it’s a widespread parenting style.”Psychological research supports this view
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Lessons in love
On 03/04/2012 in Psychology
From baby bonds to toddler crushes, Junior explores the science behind puppy love
child’s ability to form loving relationships.” So you don’t have to be perfect, you just need to look for ways to nurture your child’s sense of joy about the wonders of love.More psychology from Junior:Bring out your child's inner performerFive reasons
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