The MENtalk perspective
The latest news and stories about child development from MENtalk.news.
The foundational ideas of Maria Montessori regarding the connection between practical action, freedom of movement, and the development of stable personalities in children.
An article from Psychology Today explains the negative effects of 'snowplow' parenting on children’s autonomy, self-confidence, and mental health.
A specialist in non-traditional families shows that most fathers who do not live with their children actively embrace their parental role, facing financial and structural barriers, while another perspective emphasizes the importance of deep emotional connections for child development.
While studies highlight the link between a lack of free play and childhood anxiety, pedagogical research demonstrates how structured playful learning restores children's balance and competitiveness in the face of modern challenges.
Parenting expert Jean-Philippe Geffriaud explains how understanding brain development, emotional regulation, and daily routines can help parents support their toddlers and preschoolers more effectively.
