The digital environment and the opportunities it provides play an increasingly crucial role in children’s lives. Online connections and relationships are one way for children to make friends. However, there are visible and invisible risks associated with these connections that can endanger children’s safety. Unwanted…
Cyberbullying involves using digital technology to demean, shame, harass, intimidate, or pressure a child. It can take various forms, such as sending insulting messages, spreading rumors, or sharing humiliating images or videos through social media, messaging platforms, gaming sites, or mobile phones. Creating fake…
The widespread use of social media has introduced new terms. What is banter? This English word refers to lighthearted, harmless jokes shared between friends, whether it’s a verbal exchange or a meme shared in a group chat. However, sometimes banter can cross friendly boundaries and turn into bullying without us even…
Scientific understanding of early brain development reveals why children’s development, especially from birth to age five, forms the foundation for a stable and thriving society. Research on early childhood development not only enhances policy and practices for children’s growth but also encourages new approaches and…
At this stage of development, children are rapidly expanding their language skills. Language plays an essential role in developing executive function and self-regulation (EF/SR) by helping children label thoughts, actions, and plans. Bilingualism is also associated with improved EF/SR, so parents fluent in more than…
During the ages of 3 to 5, children experience rapid growth in executive function and self-regulation skills. Activities should be adjusted according to each child’s abilities. Younger children need more guidance with rules and structure, while older children may demonstrate more independence. The goal is to gradually…
Games that practice executive function and self-regulation skills support the use of these skills in various ways. Between ages 5 and 7, children enjoy games with rules at varying levels of interest and ability. Since these skills develop best with consistent challenges, choosing games that require effort without…
The activities below help school-aged children develop their brain's executive function and self-regulation skills. Consistently increasing the complexity of games and activities is essential for this age group. Board Games • Card Games: Games where children must track the cards in play enhance working memory,…
At this developmental stage—ages 18 to 36 months—children are rapidly expanding their language skills. Language plays a vital role in developing executive function and self-regulation (EF/SR), as it helps children recognize, reflect on, and plan their actions. It also allows children to understand and follow more…
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