Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

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Science fascinates us as children and challenges us as adults ... excitement about its benefits and concerns about its risks. "Substantively, we found that high school students develop broadly ...

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A new study adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages, finding that multilingualism not only enhances general cognitive abilities but also may help ...

Developmental science helps dispel this bias by highlighting ... No doubt, playing with the support of a responsive adult has many benefits for children's learning and development.