The Child's Mind (March 2006)
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The Moral Development of Children; The Child's Mind; by William Damon; 6 Page(s)

It is not enough for kids to tell right from wrong. They must develop a commitment to acting on their ideals. Enlightened parenting can help (originally published August 1999)

Why Children Talk to Themselves; The Child's Mind; by Laura E. Berk; 5 Page(s)

Although children are often rebuked for talking to themselves out loud, doing so helps them control their behavior and master new skills (originally published November 1994)

Scars That Won't Heal: The Neurobiology of Child Abuse; The Child's Mind; by Martin H. Teicher; 8 Page(s)

Maltreatment at an early age can have enduring negative effects on a child's brain development and function (originally published March 2002)

How Should Reading be Taught?; The Child's Mind; by Keith Rayner, Barbara R. Foorman, Charles A. Perfetti, David Pesetsky and Mark S. Seidenberg; 5 Page(s)

Educators have long argued over the best way to teach reading to children. The research, however, indicates that a highly popular method is inadequate on its own (originally published March 2002)

Uncommon Talents: Gifted Children, Prodigies and Savants; The Child's Mind; by Ellen Winner; 4 Page(s)

Possessing abilities well beyond their years, gifted children inspire admiration, but they also suffer ridicule, neglect and misunderstanding (originally published in Scientific American Presents; Exploring Intelligence)

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; The Child's Mind; by Russell A. Barkley; 5 Page(s)

A new theory suggests the disorder results from a failure in self-control. ADHD may arise when key brain circuits do not develop properly, perhaps because of an altered gene or genes (originally published September 1998)

Think Better: Learning to Focus; The Child's Mind; by Charmaine Liebertz; 2 Page(s)

A few simple tricks can help children (and adults) improve their concentration powers (originally published in Scientific American Mind; December 2005)