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Why Inclusive Education for Children with Developmental Disorders Looks Different Across Asia
A new research editorial reveals that children with developmental disorders face unique barriers to inclusion in Asian schools—not just because of disability itself, but because of cultural values, family expectations, and how communities view difference. Understanding these challenges can help Singapore parents navigate education systems and advocate more effectively for their children.
Source: Frontiers in Education
Your Parenting Style Can Shape Your Child's Friends—And That's Powerful
New research shows that how you raise your child isn't just about your own family—it actually influences the kindness and helpfulness of your child's best friend too. This ripple effect is especially strong for families with fewer resources, suggesting that good parenting practices can spread through friendship networks in meaningful ways.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
What Child Injuries Really Cost: A Wake-Up Call for Parents
A major study of insurance claims in Lebanon reveals that child injuries cost families and healthcare systems far more than most parents realise. While most injured children go home the same day, the hidden costs of broken bones and serious injuries demand urgent attention from parents and policymakers alike.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Why Your Child's Future Success May Depend on Understanding Money: New Research on Financial Knowledge and Business Growth
A new study from Sri Lanka reveals that business owners who understand finances create stronger, more successful companies. The research suggests that financial knowledge—not just luck or hard work—is a critical skill that drives real business growth.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
What Your Child Does at Recess Matters: How Playtime Behaviour Predicts Social-Emotional Growth
A new study tracking first-graders throughout their school year found that children who spend more time near their peers during recess show stronger improvements in social-emotional skills. By simply observing how kids naturally play and interact during breaks, schools may be able to identify which children need extra support.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Why Your Child's Ideas About Fairness Change as They Grow
A new study reveals that children develop more sophisticated ideas about fairness between ages 10 and 12, driven primarily by their growing cognitive abilities rather than copying their parents. Understanding how your child thinks about sharing and fairness can help you support their moral development.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Why Productive Struggle Matters in Digital Reading Apps for Your Child
A new study reveals how app design shapes whether children persist through reading challenges or give up with a tap. Understanding this can help parents choose better digital learning tools for their kids.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
What Your Child Does at Recess Reveals Their Social-Emotional Growth
New research shows that how first-graders naturally interact with peers during recess is closely linked to their emotional and social development. Children who spend more time near their classmates tend to show greater improvements in social-emotional skills throughout the school year.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: A Practical Guide for P1–P6 Parents
Carol Dweck's mindset research transformed education globally — but the way most parents apply it is based on a misreading. Here's what the data actually says.
Source: Dweck, Psychological Science (2019 meta-analysis) / NIE Singapore
The PSLE Stress Research Singapore Parents Should Read
PSLE stress is real and measurable — but research also shows clearly which parental responses help, which harm, and why the reform to AL scoring hasn't changed the anxiety landscape as much as MOE hoped.
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Education / NIE Psychological Studies Academic Group
Gaming: Addiction or Healthy Play? What the Science Actually Shows
Gaming disorder is a real diagnosis — but it affects around 3% of players. For the other 97%, the research on what gaming does to children is considerably more nuanced than the headlines suggest.
Source: WHO ICD-11 / Oxford Internet Institute / APA