For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle. It's the longest-running study of human development in the world, and it's produced some of the best-studied people on the planet while changing the way we live, learn and parent. Reviewing this remarkable research, science journalist Helen Pearson shares some important findings and simple truths about life and good parenting.

Helen Pearson: Lessons from the longest study on human development

Lessons from the longest study on human development

Engaged parenting and early literacy activities, like reading, significantly boost children's long-term success and happiness.

Children from impoverished backgrounds face steep challenges, yet good parenting can halve the educational gap between rich and poor.

Regular bedtime routines and reading for pleasure profoundly improve children's behavior and academic performance across subjects.

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