adultification bias

What Is Adultification Bias?

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What Is Adultification Bias?

Instead of fun-filled memories of playing hide-and-seek and roasting marshmallows, Lauren Nicks’ summer camp recollections are less playful and carefree. Rather, they’re overshadowed by instances of something that experts call adultification bias. “I can remember when I was around 5 years old attending a summer day camp in Brooklyn and being repeatedly targeted by one … Read more

Tweens: What to Expect as a Parent

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Tweens: What to Expect as a Parent

As your child reaches the 8- to 12-year-old age range, you may begin to notice subtle and obvious signs that they’re no longer a youngster but not quite a teen. Welcome to the “tween” years! This in-between stage of development is a time of change. Your kid starts to be more independent. They may hit … Read more