The Child's Mind

The Child's Mind (March 2006)
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The remarkable physical transformation children undergo as they grow up is matched only by the metamorphosis of their minds. Parents, of course, play a critical role in this aspect of development. But what's really going on in a child's head? Kids can't always tell us what's on their minds. Psychologists, neurobiologists and other scientists can help fill in the blanks, however.

In this exclusive online issue, leading authorities share their insights into the minds of the young. Learn how children develop morals, why they talk to themselves, and what happens to brain development and function in the face of abuse at an early age. Other articles explore how reading should be taught, how attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder arises and what unique challenges gifted children face. Lastly, sharpen your little one's powers of concentration--and your own--with a few easy tricks.

Cover; The Child's Mind; by Staff Editor; 1 Page(s)

Table of Contents; The Child's Mind; by Staff Editor; 1 Page(s)

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)