Stereotype threat: How exposure to stereotypes can hinder performance
Children notice stereotypes about race, gender, and wealth. And their awareness of these stereotypes can have a negative effect on
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Parenting
Improving spatial skills in children and teens: 12 evidence-based tips
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Spatial skills are crucial for success in STEM and the visual arts.
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Not actually angry: Black children and boys more frequently misjudged
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Race and gender biases can make us perceive anger where none exists.
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Teaching empathy: Evidence-based tips
Teaching empathy: Evidence-based tips for fostering empathy in children © 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Can you teach
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Music and intelligence: Do music lessions improve cognitive skills?
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Music lessons can benefit a child’s general academic skills, but so too
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Working memory tips: How to help kids focus and stick to a plan
© 2017 – 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Working memory (or “WM”) is the system we use to
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Bedtime problems in children: Solutions for the science-minded parent
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Bedtime problems are pretty common, especially among young children. But are these
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Bedtime fading: An evidence-based, step-by-step guide (with examples)
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, all rights reserved Bedtime fading is a gentle, “no cry” technique for re-aligning your child’s internal
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Baby sleep deprivation: How to tell if your baby isn’t sleeping enough
© 2020, Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Is there such a thing as “baby sleep deprivation” ? It’s clear
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How to connect with nature: Tips for tuning into the natural world
© 2020 GWEN DEWAR, PH.D., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED People who connect with nature are happier, and children who connect with
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