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·March 27, 2026·9 min read

“Magic” of Play: Why Adults Should Stop Telling Kids How to Have Fun

Researchers surveyed 504 children to define "good play" from a kid's perspective. The study identifies seven key factors, including "play feeling" and "transgression," and warns that adult interference often ruins the experience.

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·February 4, 2017·4 min read

Emoticons Help Gauge School Happiness Levels in Young Children

A new questionnaire that uses emoticon-like facial expressions could help teachers to communicate complex emotions with young children.

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·January 20, 2016·4 min read

The Importance of Interactive Play for Children

A new study reports on the importance of interactive play for children's social and emotional development.

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·April 14, 2014·2 min read

Long Term Study Supports Detrimental Effects of Television Viewing on Sleep in Young Children

Researchers find a small but consistent association between increased television viewing and shorter sleep duration in children.

child psychology

“Magic” of Play: Why Adults Should Stop Telling Kids How to Have Fun

Emoticons Help Gauge School Happiness Levels in Young Children

Long Term Study Supports Detrimental Effects of Television Viewing on Sleep in Young Children

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Body Clock Dictates Morning Calorie Burning

The Neural Architecture of Evolutionary Reversals

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