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Why Your Teen Refuses the HPV Vaccine—And How to Change Their Mind
A major study of Chinese medical students reveals that nearly three-quarters would accept HPV vaccination if the right information reached them. The breakthrough? Understanding what actually drives hesitancy—and it's not what you think.
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
What Does It Really Mean for Your Child to 'Flourish'? A Guide for Singapore Parents
A major research review reveals that children who develop positive psychological qualities like resilience, hope, and gratitude show stronger social skills and love learning more. The nursery environment plays a crucial role in helping your child build these foundations.
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
How Parents' Sensory Wiring Affects Their Parenting Style—And What You Can Do About It
New research shows that how parents process sensory information—whether they're easily overwhelmed, under-responsive, or sensation-seeking—directly shapes how they parent their young children. Understanding your own sensory profile could be the key to more calm, consistent parenting.
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
Understanding Perinatal Mental Health in South Asian Immigrant Families: What Singapore Parents Should Know
New research reveals that immigrant mothers from South Asian backgrounds face unique challenges to their mental health during pregnancy and after birth, including language barriers, cultural differences, and limited access to culturally sensitive support. Understanding these factors can help Singapore's diverse communities better support expectant and new mothers.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Is ChatGPT Hurting Your Teen's Brain? What Parents Need to Know
New research reveals a hidden risk: AI tools like ChatGPT may be shortcutting the very brain development teens need most during their crucial teenage years. Here's what Singapore parents should understand about this "cognitive debt" and how to help your child use AI wisely.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
How Community Health Workers Can Transform Early Child Development—Even in Challenging Times
A groundbreaking study from the West Bank shows that training local community health workers to coach parents can dramatically improve how young children learn and grow. The research found that when parents receive the right guidance and support, nearly 9 in 10 children stay on track developmentally—and children who start behind can catch up.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Your Baby's Temperament Shapes How You Manage Emotions: What New Parents Need to Know
A new study reveals that your infant's natural temperament directly affects how well you can regulate your own emotions as a parent. Understanding this connection helps explain why some babies feel more challenging to care for, and what you can do about it.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Is ChatGPT Shortcutting Your Teen's Brain Development? What Parents Need to Know
New research reveals a critical gap in how AI affects teenage brains—a window when their thinking skills are still developing. The key question isn't whether AI is good or bad, but whether it's doing the thinking *for* your teen or *with* them.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Is My Child Ready for Primary 1? A Research-Backed Checklist
School readiness is not about academic skills — it's about a cluster of social, emotional, and self-regulation capacities that research consistently identifies as the real predictors of P1 success.
Source: Duncan et al., Science (2007) / UCL / NIE