Some kids answer questions quickly. Others don’t. They pause. They stare. They say "I don't know," when you know they do know. And somewhere in that pause, adults begin getting annoyed. It is just a ...

Making decisions can sometimes be scary for children, especially when they are not sure of the outcome. Whether it is joining a competition, answering a question in class, or doing something new, fear ...

So, while our impulse is to try keep our kids safe, our priority as they get older should shift to helping them develop the skills—including the decision-making skills—they need to keep themselves ...

Children who take more risks on the playground make safe decisions more quickly when crossing a busy street. That's the central finding of a new study by researchers from UBC and Queen Maud University ...