What skills are important as young children learn math? New research adds to existing evidence that patience and the ability to concentrate go hand-in-hand with math ability – even for children who haven’t yet started school.
September 2013
When new mothers are depressed, the impact on their kids can be lasting. Giving depressed mothers oxytocin, a hormone involved in mother-infant bonding, sounds like a promising treatment. But a new study raises warning flags.
Evidence-based programs capable of treating youth with multiple behavioural, emotional and social problems remain relatively scarce. Would a modular approach make it easier for practitioners to apply the core ingredients from effective interventions, adjusted to young people’s individual needs?