Neurolens: Child
The Child NeuroLens celebrates the potential, curiosity, and inherent creativity of children, while recognising the universal childlike wonder within all of us. It supports nurturing environments that empower exploration, growth, and learning across all ages, fostering resilience and the capacity for lifelong development.
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Why “Silly Words” Are Serious Business
Can nonsense words like “snizzlepop” actually build serious reading skills and brain power? You might think silly words are just for laughs—but research shows they’re essential tools for literacy, creativity, emotional connection, and brain development. From the mischievous “snickersnack” of the ‘Jabberwocky’ to phonics drills using words like “zeb”, “doth”, and “mig”, silly or nonsense…
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Bilingualism and Empathy in Childhood: How Language Builds Social Understanding
Could speaking more than one language lead to more empathetic, socially aware individuals? Empathy—the ability to understand and share another person’s thoughts and emotions—is a cornerstone of social and emotional development. Meanwhile, bilingualism is increasingly common in today’s globalised world, with more than half the world’s population estimated to be bilingual or multilingual. While much…
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Babies’ speech relies on pitch and rhythm
Have you ever wondered how babies begin learning language before they even utter a word? Across all cultures, humans create both language and music — two universal systems built on rhythm and pitch. These shared features are essential building blocks for how babies begin to acquire language. This natural connection between language and music should…
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The Top 8 Things You Can Learn From Your Children That Will Transform Your Parenting
We often think of parenting as a one-way street—parents teach, and children learn. What if the reverse is also true? Children, in their raw honesty and unfiltered curiosity, can be our greatest teachers. When we slow down and truly observe them, we can uncover important lessons that enrich our own lives. Parents often take on…
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A Parent’s Guide to Selecting Books Your Children Will Love
Have you ever stood in a bookstore or library, staring at rows of colourful children’s books, wondering which one will actually engage your child? You’re not alone. With thousands of titles available, selecting the right book can feel overwhelming—but with a little guidance, choosing stories that captivate and support your child’s growth becomes joyful and…
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Collecting Memories for Your Children: Why It Matters and How to Do It
Have you ever come across an old photo, drawing, or story from your childhood that instantly took you back? These fragments of the past don’t just trigger nostalgia—they anchor us in who we are. Imagine offering that same gift of identity and warmth to your children. It’s easy to overlook the small moments that shape…
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Dancing with Archetypes: Fairy Tales, Jung, and the Inner World of the Child
Do you remember the first story that truly moved you? Perhaps it was a dragon-guarded tower, a wise old owl, or a magical forest. Long before children can explain their feelings in words, they understand the world through stories and movement. Once upon a time, we all knew how to speak the language of symbols,…
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7 Ways to Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
Have you ever watched your child standing on the edge of a group, unsure how to join in – and wondered how you could help? Watching your child struggle to connect with others can be heartbreaking. You see it in the lunchroom, on the playground, or after school: your child standing alone, unsure how to…
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The Only Child and Loneliness: What Parents Can Do
Do only children really feel lonelier – or is that just a myth we keep passing down? Only children are often thought to be lonelier than those with siblings. While this stereotype persists globally, especially in cultures like China, recent evidence challenges this belief and offers guidance for parents on fostering emotional wellbeing in only…
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How Children Learn to Connect: The 6 Stages of Play
When is a game of blocks more than just fun? When Play Becomes the Most Powerful Teacher Play is a crucial part of child development and is best when it becomes a massive part of a child’s life. It contributes to cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, sensory integration, language skills and interpersonal relationships, as…
