Linda BernsteinToddlers engage more with print books than tablets: StudyABC News - Dr. Leila Haghighat“The print book is a really beautiful object," said Dr. Tiffany Munzer. “Once upon a time” may be better read on paper than on a screen. A new study …
Linda BernsteinBabies understand a fundamental aspect of counting long before they can say numbers out loud, according to researcherverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Susan SvrlugaWhen she was a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, Jinjing Jenny Wang kept wondering: How do children learn to count? It’s so basic, “but when you think about the problem, it is really difficult,” she said. “There is no number in this world we can see and touch. There’s no ‘three-ness’ in …
Linda BernsteinDay Care Directors Are Playing Doctor, and Parents Sufferverified_publisherThe New York Times - By Aaron E. CarrollMany policies on children with minor ailments are unhelpful. Almost anyone with a child in day care or preschool has received the call. They say your child has a minor ailment like pink eye and must go to the doctor. Otherwise, they say, the child won’t be able to return to school or day care. …
Linda BernsteinThe Secret Power of the Children’s Picture BookThe Wall Street Journal. - Meghan Cox GurdonEven infants get profound cognitive and behavioral benefits from sharing a vivid story Millions of people—perhaps you’re one of them—have watched viral videos of a Scottish granny collapsing in laughter while she reads to a baby. Comfortable on a sofa with her grandson, Janice Clark keeps cracking …
Linda BernsteinReading to Your Toddler? Print Books Are Better Than Digital Onesverified_publisherThe New York Times - By Perri Klass, M.D.“The tablet itself made it harder for parents and children to engage in the rich back-and-forth turn-taking that was happening in print books,” a researcher said. As a supporter of reading with children and a fan of traditional print books, I cannot say I am entirely surprised by the results of new …
Linda Bernstein10 Everyday Ways To Foster A Healthy Body Image In Your ChildHuffPost - Caroline BolognaHere are some things for parents to keep in mind. When it comes to a child’s body image, it should come as no surprise that parents play a major role. The research ― and countless personal essays ― back this up. “Parents influence how their children come to think about their bodies in a number of …
