Socialization
8 articles
Children's Conflicts at Daycare: A Natural Part of Socialization (US)
A daycare report card that says "your child had a conflict today" rarely sounds neutral to a parent. But for a 2-year-old in a group of 12 other 2-yea...
Child Socialization in Daycare: What to Expect and How It Develops (US)
"They'll learn to play with other kids" is the most common reason parents give for choosing daycare. The truth is gentler and more interesting: 2-year...
Daycare as a Stage Rather Than a Requirement (US)
There is a steady cultural drumbeat that daycare is something every child should do, that without it they will not be properly socialised, and that an...
Daycare as a Stage Rather Than a Requirement (UK)
There is a steady cultural drumbeat that nursery is something every child should do, that without it they will not be properly socialised, and that an...
Daycare as a Stage Rather Than a Requirement (Global)
There is a steady cultural drumbeat that daycare is something every child should do, that without it they will not be properly socialised, and that an...
Montessori Daycare and Socialization: How Children Learn to Interact
A common worry from parents touring a Montessori room: it's too quiet. Children are working alone, in pairs, with materials. Where's the play? Where's...
Daycare as a Stage Rather Than a Requirement
There is a steady cultural drumbeat that nursery is something every child should do, that without it they will not be properly socialised, and that an...
Child Socialization in Daycare
The single biggest thing a 2-year-old gets from daycare that they cannot get at home is other 2-year-olds. A parent can model sharing, but a parent ca...