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Gender Self-Socialization in Early Childhood
Introduction The role of gender in the lives of young children has garnered attention, as early gender-related concepts, self-perceptions, preferences, and behaviour have the potential to affect...
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Prosocial Behaviour and Schooling
Introduction Prosocial behaviour in the form of sharing, helping, and cooperating is a hallmark of social competence throughout childhood.1,2 Of direct relevance for schooling is that prosocial...
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Peer socialization of gender in young boys and girls
Introduction By the time children are about 3 years old, they are aware of the fact that they are boys or girls and that there are certain behaviours, activities, toys and interests that are more...
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School readiness
The transition into school represents a major step in a child’s life. This topic aims to better identify the skills and abilities that contribute to school readiness and to understand the role of...
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Role of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programs in Assisting Children With Successful Transitions to School
Introduction The transition between early childhood and formal schooling, beginning in kindergarten, is widely considered a crucial period in children’s development. When children transition...