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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 25, 2022·4 min readHappily Ever After? A New Chapter for Traditional Fairy TalesWhile some deem traditional fairy tales to be outdated or sexist, researchers say fairy stories play an important role in teaching young children about social justice, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2021·4 min readStudies of Children’s Stories Shows Differences in Russian and U.S. Approaches to EmotionRussian children's books focus more heavily on negative human emotions, such as anger, sadness, and fear than books US parents are likely to expose their young children to.Read More
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