What Specific Outcomes Does Early Childhood Education Have on a Child’s Future? The outcomes vary, as Alvarado explains, but all have been positive. “Studies have looked at everything from the broad social benefits o

Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be

At childcare and preschool, children experience belonging to a community and engage actively with their learning. They also collaborate in groups, which helps them learn how to negotiate, listen and engage together. Lear

Help stop the spread of COVID-19 Take steps to protect children and others from getting sick Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by doing the same things everyone should do to stay healthy. Teach your children to do the sam

School and events are shutting down, impacting children in unexpected ways. Here’s how to deal with the letdown. By Erinne Magee When I told my 10-year-old daughter that her elementary school would be shutting down for

Here’s a list of great shows to keep kids ages 2 through 6, and their caretakers, occupied. By Lindsay Patterson My son’s podcast addiction began when he was 2, with “The Gingerbread Man.” He was hooked at first

It’s not easy, even for professionals. Start with these sample lesson plans. By Katharine Hill As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, we’re working to answer the questions on many parents’ minds. This

Largest study to date suggests infants may be vulnerable to critical illness after all — and that children may play a ‘major role’ in spread of pathogen By: Ariana Eunjung Cha In the nightmare of the coronaviru

By: Melinda Wenner Moyer This piece is part of “The Price of Modern Parenting.” Read about the sandwich generation, caring for aging relatives and out-of-pocket expenses for preterm births. Raising a kid has never be

Source: University of Washington Summary: A new study finds the value of using ‘parentese,’ an exaggerated speaking style that conveys total engagement with a child. Used in virtually all of the world’s

Developmental monitoring observes how your child grows and changes over time and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving. Parents, grandparents,

PRESS RELEASE / CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES: Embargoed for Release on January 28, 2020 Academic achievement plays an important role in children’s development because academic skills, especially in reading and math,

Lauren Baker FREEPORT (WREX) — New research from the American Academy of Pediatrics says simple toys and hands-on play can help children’s development. It’s an idea mom and teacher Yvonne Drake says she agr

It may not look like much is going on during naptime in preschool, but dozing youngsters are actually busy learning. A lot is happening in the brain of a slumbering preschooler, including processing and storing memories

(HealthDay News) — Teaching parents how to talk to their babies could help boost their children’s language development, researchers say. The University of Washington study didn’t look at so-called baby

Completing chores promotes the development of many basic skills necessary for success in life. For younger children completing simple chores such as folding clothes or help with making their bed can improve coordination

by Stephanie Koons, Pennsylvania State University Young children can benefit greatly from exposure to racial and ethnic diversity during a crucial formative period in their lives, according to a Penn State education prof

Starting kindergarten can be both exciting and frightening for your child, and parents are often just as anxiety-ridden as their preschoolers when it comes to this major milestone. To ease the anxiety, there are a variet

Source: University of Virginia Health System Summary: A doctor is using an elegant new approach to mapping brain activity to shed light on what happens during seizures in newborns that can lead to behavioral issues and l

Per pupil spending has decreased sharply, by 40% per child from 1994 to 2014. By Jackie Mader SURPRISE, Ariz. — Lindsey Eakin’s son Corbin was only six months old when she started to suspect something was wrong. Corb

Source: Princeton University Summary: A team of researchers has conducted the first study of how baby and adult brains interact during natural play, and they found measurable connections in their neural activity. In othe

The relationship between child and teacher is of paramount importance. By Dr. Kimberly Dike They say it takes a village to raise a child and educating one may not be any different. To many, it may not come as a surprise

Source: Johns Hopkins University Summary: Babies who are years away from being able to say ‘one,’ ‘two,’ and ‘three’ actually already have a sense of what counting means, researchers h

Our brains shape and reshape themselves in ways that depend on what we use them for throughout our lives. Learning language is a nice example of how experiences contribute to each person’s unique pattern of brain devel

People often say that babies are like little sponges — with their ability to soak up language quickly and easily. Yet much of the early research on language acquisition has focused on young infants learning only one la

Written by: Hatch Experts There’s a confusing dichotomy when it comes to technology and early learners. One side of research and evidence tells us technology encourages growth and creativity and even helps early le

It’s 25 years since the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) was published. The manual is the clinical “bible” that defines the criteria for the diagnosis of psychiatric and neurodevelop

Young children may need a different kind of therapy to accommodate their developing brains By Sujata Gupta When Molly was 10 months old, her parents took her to a Halloween party with other young families. While the othe

By: Sara Ackerman The recently begun school year brought with it the smell of fresh pencil shavings, the squeak of shoes on newly waxed linoleum and a new round of stonewalling to the question, “What did you do at scho

By Matt Barnum As the evidence has piled up that early childhood education programs pay off in the long run, Democratic presidential candidates have vowed to expand them. “Study after study has shown that regular acces

EurekaAlert! Writing instruction in early education should be about more than letter formation and penmanship, argue Michigan State University researchers who found preschool teachers don’t often encourage writing for

Ms. Elena’s Head Start classroom is filled with eager 3- and 4-year-olds. It’s center time, and the children have split into small groups. At one center, Ms. Elena has carefully selected play materials—including a

By Sarah D. Sparks For schools looking for ways to squeeze in more instructional time for young learners, preschool and kindergarten nap time can be a tempting target. But emerging sleep research suggests cutting out the

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics Summary: Only 48% of school-age children in the United States get 9 hours of sleep most weeknights, according to new research. Those who do, the study suggests, are significantly mo

(CNN)Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development.

Our growing obsession with kindergarten readiness can have real consequences By Deborah Stipek Parents worry about whether their child is ready for kindergarten. Teachers and school administrators are concerned that too

By: Valerie Strauss Reporter Every now and then, critics of preschool will come out with something saying that there is no research showing that it has positive long-term effects on young children. W. Steven Barnett, fou

Source: University of Delaware Summary: Immigrant parents worry their children will struggle with reading and fret that as non-English speakers, they can’t help. A new study shows that’s simply not true. Read

The nation’s capital offers a popular pre-K program that leaves new parents with just three years of childcare to cover. By Conor P. Williams Dr. Williams is the father of two graduates of Washington’s public pre-K p

Source: Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Summary: Babies seek to understand the world around them and learn many new things every day. Unexpected events — for example when a ball falls th

Pointing at an object… in one sense you might say that this simple gesture doesn’t just replace a word, but that it is a word – perhaps the first word. We know that it and other such gestures play a fundamental rol

Preschoolers are capable of learning more complicated math concepts than most parents realize, according to a new Vanderbilt study. What’s more, these concepts can be easily introduced through simple games and task

Source: Binghamton University Summary: Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research. Paren

What we get wrong about early-childhood math By Kathy Liu Sun As a mathematics educator who also happens to be a new mom, I have serious concerns about the future math classroom my daughter will enter. One of my biggest

Upon entering the world, a newborn lets out a loud, distinct cry — a sign of health and vigor. It’s a cry that new parents will quickly become used to in the coming days and weeks. But if you look closely, you

On Thursday, the Labor party pledged an additional A$1.75 billion for early education if elected the next government of Australia. This is the largest investment in early childhood education in Australian history. Most o

As the new year dawns, parents likely turn their thoughts to their child and new beginnings they may experience as they enter an early childhood education and care center or preschool. Naturally, it’s a time of ref

THE QUALITY OF children’s lives are a top priority for countries worldwide, with many nations looking at ensuring a better life for the younger generations. And plenty are succeeding, according to a new report from

Severe and persistent infant sleep problems in the first year are linked to poor maternal mental and physical health during pregnancy, a new study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found. The study,

Deafness in early childhood is known to lead to lasting changes in how sounds are processed in the brain, but new research published today in eLife shows that even mild-to-moderate levels of hearing loss in young childre

Hollywood’s version of science often asks us to believe that dinosaurs can be cloned from ancient DNA (they can’t), or that the next ice age could develop in just a few days (it couldn’t). But PixarR

Source: Elsevier Summary: Although food preferences are largely learned, dislike is the main reason parents stop offering or serving their children foods like vegetables. A new study has demonstrated that repeatedly offe

TWO-AND-A-HALF-YEAR-OLD Daniel enters my waiting room. His parents sit anxiously, watching his every move with worry and concern on their faces. Daniel flits around the area, going from one thing to the next before final

(HealthDay News) — Kids who grow up confident that their parents, friends and community have their back are far less likely to struggle with depression or other serious mental health issues as adults, new research

(HealthDay News) — Women who keep moving during pregnancy may have infants with more advanced motor skills, a small study suggests. Researchers discovered the difference among 1-month-olds: Those whose moms got reg

(HealthDay News) — Prenatal opioid exposure (POE) is negatively associated with neurocognitive and physical development in offspring from the age of 6 months into school age, according to a study published online July

(HealthDay News) — Many people wait until they’re older to have children, and that decision can raise the risk of problems like infertility and genetic abnormalities. But new research suggests there may be at

Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of the biting will help you develop an effective response. Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. Biting is a very common behavior among tod

Source: Ruhr-University Bochum Summary: Over two-thirds of all people prefer to carry a baby in their left arm. The figure is as high as three quarters for women, and the same also applies to right-handed people. This is

By Rebecca Parlakian and Sarah S. MacLaughlin All parents have been there. You’ve tried feeding, burping, and changing his diaper. You checked for fever. You even checked to see if his socks are too tight! Could it be

What’s a parent to do when one of the most commonly used tools for discipline is called into question? A number of recent articles in popular media that denounce the use of time-outs have sent many parents, underst

Learn what important factors influence your child’s behavior, and what you can do in challenging moments. Amelia, told that she can’t have a fifth book before bedtime, shouts: “You are the meanest mommy! You ar

If you imagine a teething child, what do you see? An irritable tot with a fever, in pain, and generally unwell? Teething’s a normal developmental process that people have long associated with illness. However, the evid

By Len Canter HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — With school, sports and assorted activities, many kids have little or no free time. That fast-paced lifestyle can actually stifle their development, making them l

Beloved pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, who died recently at the age of 99, established his reputation by arguing that babies are not “lumps of clay,” as was the prevailing view when he entered the medical field

Among the most exciting moments during pregnancy is when a mother-to-be feels her baby move inside her. Now, research suggests that that kicking isn’t just for kicks: With each kick and jab, your baby may be mappin

Whether you’re the long-suffering parent or an unlucky passenger sitting in a neighboring row, a crying baby on an airplane is never fun. We’ve all been there. As the plane ascends or descends, baby feels the

If babies had a universal trait, it would have to be their babbling. During the earliest months of their lives, babies’ interactions with us basically boil down to strings of ba’s, ga’s and da’s,

Children’s home environments have a bigger effect on social mobility than being born into low-income backgrounds or attending underperforming schools, the education secretary has said. Damian Hinds described the issue

(HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding moms with healthy eating habits have slimmer infants, who could then be protected from obesity later, researchers say. Rapid weight gain and fat accumulation during an infant’

Source: University of Pennsylvania Summary: Children who nap 30 to 60 minutes midday at least three times a week are happier, have more self-control and grit, and showcase fewer behavioral problems, according to new rese

LAURA SANDERS In the midst of breastfeeding my third child, I once started to calculate how many hours of my life I’ve spent attached to a breast pump. I quickly and smartly gave up, after realizing that “a lot” wa

Curious Kids is a series for children. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au You might also like the podcast Imagine This, a co-production between ABC KIDS

Young children who are exposed to large amounts of adult speech tend to have better cognitive skills Date: April 30, 2019 Source: University of York Summary: A major new study has identified a link between kids who hear

SATURDAY, April 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Another reason breast is best: Breast milk boosts levels of chemicals crucial for brain growth and development in premature babies with very low birth weight, a new study

Parents have found their young children asleep in dog baskets, inside cupboards and sometimes face-down in their dinner, according to a new study. Research into pre-schoolers’ strange sleeping habits has revealed child

EVERYONE OCCASIONALLY feels uncomfortable due to gas in the digestive system. Gas-related discomfort “may occur if gas is trapped or not moving well through your digestive system,” according to the Mayo Clini

Research shows that playing games can enhance our personal, social and emotional well-being, as well as our mental acuity. A study conducted at Harvard Medical School in 2017 points out that loneliness can be more detrim

Children typically begin lying in the preschool years, between two and four years of age. These intentional attempts at deception may worry parents, who fear their child will become a pint-sized social deviant. But from

Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. And “More information” links may no longer work. Quest

(HealthDay News) — You eagerly await baby’s first words and delight at his growing vocabulary. But that excitement may cause you to miss speech problems that should be corrected quickly. According to the Amer

(HealthDay News) — Milk allergy affects more than half of American infants who have food allergies in their first year of life, a new study finds. However, study lead author Christopher Warren said, “Our find

Children who are stubborn at a young age are more likely to be successful as adults, a study spanning 40 years has found. The study, published in the Development Psychology journal, followed 700 children from the age of

Competitive parenting, iPads and screens are all contributing to a decrease in child mobility that can impact on academic learning Rachael Pells Education Correspondent A “concerning” number of today’s

Positive and negative interaction molds the architecture of infants’ brains at a much earlier age than most parents assume. PARENTS ARE THEIR children’s first and most important teachers. And they have a cruc

When it comes to kids, parents, and playtime, we often think of dads as being loud and physical, while moms are not. Researchers studying how parents and kids relate have identified certain attitudes during play that can

Crabby crab is my four-year-old son Fisher’s imaginary friend. Crabby appeared on a holiday in Norway by scuttling out of his ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby s

TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Thinking about a TV for your young child? Based on new evidence, you might want to reconsider that. Preschoolers who had a TV in their bedroom were at increased risk for p

By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New parents worry about a lot of things, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says one thing they can cross off that list is concern a

ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT Stomach size is just one of several factors that drive a newborn to feed. I’m making my way through my third round of breastfeeding a newborn and taking stock of how things are going. Some aspects ar

ST. LOUIS – When children are playing, not only are they having fun, they are also diving deep into learning. The importance of childhood play should not be ignored, especially for little ones just starting on their jo

Some people think talent is born. The often-told story of Mozart playing piano at 3 and composing at 5 reinforces such beliefs. But here’s the rest of that story: Mozart’s father was a successful musician, compose

Experts urge early cochlear implantation of deaf infants as a public policy priority Source: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Summary: Researchers present further evidence that deaf children

By ALICE PARK Growing evidence suggests that screen time may have some negative consequences for young children’s development. In a new study of nearly 900 children between six months and two years old, researchers fou

Research challenges theoretical constraints on visual forms that can represent language Source: Society for Neuroscience Summary: A part of the brain that maps letters to sounds can acquire a second, visually distinct al

(HealthDay News) — A newborn’s vision isn’t as developed as an older child’s, although significant progress is made during the initial months of life, the American Optometric Association says. Alt

Children with autism spectrum disorder, and those with other types of developmental delays who have symptoms of the disorder, often have a harder time getting to sleep and staying asleep, according to a study in the Marc

Six-month-old babies who are brought up hearing more than one language show advantages in the early development of attention Date: January 30, 2019 Source: York University Summary: In the study, infants who are exposed t

MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parents of kids with Down syndrome often worry whether their children can develop life skills, but new research suggests that the picture is far from bleak. “More and m

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Good sleep routines can help children get the rest they need, researchers say. For the new report, investigators reviewed 44 studies from 16 countries in North America, Euro

From educational toys to governmental guidelines and detailed nursery progress reports, there are lots of resources available to help parents track and facilitate their children’s development. But while there are trick

If a standoff over vegetables at dinner is a daily hurdle with your child then good news parents – a picky toddler is still likely to grow up to be a normal weight and height. That’s according to new research from th

Dear Parent, Santa here. I know this season has been hard. Your eight-year-old looked at you baldfaced and said I wasn’t real. How can this be? Is the innocence and magic already gone? It seems like just yesterday they

Date: November 26, 2018 Source: University of Washington Summary: A new study shows that parents who learn how and why to speak ‘parentese’ can have a direct impact on their children’s vocabulary.  

Spanking may be increasingly harmful for children on a more global scale than previously known, a new University of Michigan study indicates. Most research on how spanking affects children has involved studying families

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A child’s curiosity coupled with wilderness is powerful. At Teton Science Schools’ forest kindergarten summer program, a bird book, spatula, rope and a few other key ingredients kept ch

(HEALTHDAY NEWS) — Childhood is the perfect time to start healthy eating habits, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. While children need fat in their diets to get the daily energy they need, too much fat can l

For Jernica Quiñones, the reality of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, hit close to home this year when a friend woke up on New Year’s Day and discovered the lifeless body of her baby girl. That’s why Q

Parents need more support to encourage early-science learning, research says By Naomi Hupert Hand-wringing about the low science achievement of American students is a favorite activity of policymakers, business leaders,

Quality early-childhood education demands a well-trained workforce By Michele Miller-Cox Parents know that a child’s early experiences greatly influence their success later in school and in life. While parents are

By Tamara Mathias (Reuters Health) – Teaching toddlers in daycare to use hand sanitizers could go a long way in keeping them from falling ill, missing school and reducing their need for antibiotics, a study suggest

Date: October 16, 2018 Source: University of Connecticut Summary: Researchers looked at the mechanisms involved in language learning among nine-month-olds, the youngest population known to be studied in relation to on-sc

Date: October 10, 2018 Source: Springer Summary: A mother’s weight during early pregnancy may affect how well her baby is able to self-regulate during its first months and years of life. This is according to a stud

IT’S BEEN HARD TO PROVE that attending preschool makes a difference for kids, academically. Many research studies have found that children who didn’t go to preschool catch up to those who did in just a few ye

Parenting is a doozy of an emotional workout, chock-full of highs and lows, joys and despairs. One moment you’re elated, and the next you’re dejected. One morning, you wake up feeling euphoric, only to go to bed that

Children get six to eight colds a year – twice as many as adults – but there’s little evidence on what helps improve symptoms like blocked or runny noses and sneezing. So are there remedies worth trying

Although 70 percent of young children are vaccinated a small but growing number of children are not, worrying health officials. A small but growing proportion of the youngest children in the U.S. have not been vaccinated

Source: Care New England Summary: It has long been known that there are many physical and mental health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. But can these benefits be due to genetic changes induced by breast

By: JillVettel There has long been a strong link between reading to young children and a boost in literacy skills, but now researchers have found a similar link between engaging young children in math activities at home

Infants can use a few labeled examples to spark the acquisition of object categories Date: September 19, 2018 Source: Northwestern University Summary: New research reveals that infants can use even a few labeled examples

As providers and caretakers, adults tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree. After all, kids don’t have jobs to keep or bills to pay, so what could they possibly have to worry about? Plenty! Even v

Suzanne Bouffard’s new book, The Most Important Year, may be just what parents of preschoolers have been waiting for: a guide to what a quality pre-K program should look like. Bouffard spent a lot of time in classr

Eleanor Busby Education Correspondent ‘Toilet training is not something you can do in two days over the weekend’ Parents are too busy to teach their children how to use the toilet before starting school – and they

Source: Arizona State University Summary: Two-year-old children were taught novel words in predictable and unpredictable situations. Children learned words significantly better in predictable situations. The first few ye

Infants watched animated scenarios in which leaders and bullies interacted with three protagonists who obeyed or disobeyed an order to go to bed. Scientists can discern infants’ expectations by observing how long t

Source: Oregon State University Summary: A school-based intervention that promotes warm and caring interactions between a teacher and child can reduce the child’s stress in the classroom, a new study has found. A s

A result of industrial toxins and pesticides, the poison contaminates rice while it is growing and can impact the development of young children Parents should avoid giving rice to young children, scientists have said, af

Competitive parenting, iPads and screens are all contributing to a decrease in child mobility that can impact on academic learning Rachael Pells Education Correspondent  @rachaelpells  A “concerning” numbe

Nursery helps youngsters develop social and everyday skills, while staying at home can lead to poorer speech and movement, according to report May Bulman @maybulman Young children are better off going to nursery than sta

Date: January 16, 2018 Source: University of Washington Summary: A new study provides one of the first looks inside the infant’s brain to show where the sense of touch is processed — not just when a baby feel

The more baby talk words that infants are exposed to the quicker they grasp language Date: August 1, 2018 Source: University of Edinburgh Summary: The more baby talk words that infants are exposed to the quicker they gra

Date: July 9, 2018 Source: University of Washington Researchers used brain imaging to gauge how the hand, foot and lips are represented in the brains of 2-month-olds — a much younger age than has been studied previ

There has long been a strong link between reading to young children and a boost in literacy skills, but now researchers have found a similar link between engaging young children in math activities at home and an increase

While doctors staunchly oppose cosleeping, many families do it anyway. And many researchers agree that, if done safely, parents should be able to share their sleep with their child. But is there an age limit to the famil

For many families, summer means longer days, less routine and more time outside. That’s not all good news, one expert says, because it could jumble a family’s sleeping habits. Even without the rigorous and of

Yet another study is suggesting that feeding your baby peanuts could be a good way to prevent nut allergies later on. The latest findings found that babies who were fed peanuts regularly significantly cut their risk of d

Children naturally love art – painting, drawing, making music, the theater. Unfortunately, when schools cut back on budgets, the arts are usually the first to go. It seems that schools do not appreciate the importance

by Rita Brhel Even as little as a generation ago, the expectation was that all babies sleep through the night. Parents assumed they must teach them to do so through “sleep-training,” often involving cry-it-out method

There is a myriad of postpartum traditions from every corner of the world. From ceremonies to special food, and from helpful family members to unique gifts, these are some of the special traditions that mothers and their

SUNDAY, June 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that Americans consume too much sugar. But that affinity for the sweet stuff starts as early as infancy, with some babies consuming added sugar that ex

Boredom is good for children, as it fuels creativity and problem-solving, according to a Australian parenting experts. As reported in the Herald Sun the Raising Children Network, a government-funded resource for paren

Originally published on Motherly. By Annamarya Scaccia When it comes to classroom discipline, each school has its own set of rules—but a universally popular response to misbehavior is to prohibit kids from participatin

In Silicon Valley, devices are an essential part of daily life. But many of the tech titans creating these products choose to power down when they leave the office, following industry giants like Bill Gates and Steve Job

Millions of young children living in conditions of war, disaster, and displacement are at increased risk for developmental difficulties that can follow them throughout their lives. A new Annals of the New York Academy o

Below are tips on how to raise your preschool child to prepare him or her for school, optimize his intellectual development, making him a smart kid: Make nurturing your preschool child a priority. Kids whose mothers are

Your kid’s eyes light up at the sight of toys.  It seems that his attraction for toys is instinctive.  Maybe this is because toys fulfill his needs for using his imagination and his need to explore, pretend, and shar

At every age and stage, children are affected by what’s happening in the news, whether parents share this information or shield them from it — because the news is everywhere. According to a Kaiser Family Foundati

Source: Queen Mary University of London Summary: High dose vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and the development of language and motor skills in malnourished children, according to a new study. High dose vitamin

Source: Elsevier Summary: Children with greater parent communication in early adolescence have less harmful alcohol use and emotional eating in young adulthood. Children with greater parent communication in early adolesc

ABC Health & Wellbeing By Tegan Taylor First posted yesterday at 14:23 Ever wondered why kids can run around all day and never seem to get tired? A new study suggests it’s because their muscles resist fatigue i

Lots of parents wonder whether their child is bigger or smaller than other kids the same age. (In the United States, the average baby weighs about 7½ pounds at birth.) To give you a benchmark, here are the values from t

By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Breathe easy, Mom and Dad. Sending your young children to preschool or day care probably won’t increase their risk of developing

ABC Radio Perth By Emma Wynne It’s a universal truth. Dealing with children who are rude, argumentative and talk back is one of the downsides of parenting. But parenting author, former teacher and mother of four Ma

It’s the first day of kindergarten for your child, and you’re not sure who’s more anxious. Excitement, trepidation, anticipation. Starting school can be a stressful time. Use the summer weeks to prepare and this si

I grew up in B.C. days—Before Computers. The closest thing I had to an iPad was an Etch-A-Sketch, which kept me entertained on many a family drive. Nowadays, it seems every four-year-old has a mobile device. The digita

By Sarah Brown, President of Theirworld Five things are needed as part of a child’s basic care: good nutrition, health care, learning, play and protection (and of course love when providing all of these). By the time a

A scientist behind a beaker, usually with glasses, is often associated with men much more than women. But as more women enter into the sciences, researchers at Northwestern University uncovered in a surprising trend, mor

Parents the world over are concerned that touchscreen and tablet technology is negatively impacting children’s handwriting. But while some say that technology overuse will impact developing dexterity and handwriting

MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO, psychologists Betty Hart and Todd Risley discovered what they called the “30 million word gap.” Through family visits, they estimated that children under 4 from lower-income families h

Moderating speech towards children is not self-censorship, but guidance and good parenting. The fight over the efficacy and cultural importance of political correctness has long represented the main battle of the culture

Environmental news is not exactly recommended reading for anyone hoping to remain optimistic these days. Here in the United States, all one has to do is look at our most recent hurricane season for an example of the extr

Date: March 12, 2018 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology   Summary: An new study finds the brain network that controls theory of mind has already formed in children as young as 3. The study is the first to

By Emily Mertz Web Producer Global News https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/1148874819558/ WATCH ABOVE: In tonight’s edition of health matters, Su-Ling Goh has a story on picky eaters and a program that combines mental

Open letter signed by more than 100 advocates warns of dangers social media poses to under 13s and asks Mark Zuckerberg to halt app More than 110 child-health advocates have called on Facebook chief executive Mark Zucker

Kevin Loria Jan. 21, 2018, 11:45 AM Researchers have looked into how parents’ TV-watching habits affect their kids, but there’s not much research on how listening to a podcast or radio show influences childho

Twins Ryan and Nell Stimpert lie in their baby boxes at home in Cleveland. The cardboard boxes are safe and portable places for the babies to sleep. Maddie McGarvey for NPR For Jernica Quiñones, the reality of sudden in

‘She was really troubled by the fact there was nothing she could do because she doesn’t have much power as a child’ Chris Baynes Sunday 24 December 2017 16:19 GMT While many children spend December wonderin

By DAVID GELLESJAN. 8, 2018 A creator of the iPhone called the device “addictive.” A Twitter founder said the “internet is broken.” An early Facebook investor raised questions about the social network’s impact

Date: December 21, 2017 Source: University of Pennsylvania Summary: Regular fish consumption has been shown to improve cognition. It’s also been known to help with sleep. A new study connects all three for the firs

Pregnancy is associated with a surge of sex hormones akin to the heightened production of sex hormones during puberty. The researchers noted that gray matter also is pruned during adolescence, when a spectrum of emotiona

By Jenna Gallegos It’s back-to-school season. Parents mark their youngsters’ height on the wall and marvel at how much they’ve grown, but what’s going on just below the pencil line in that child’s brain? We

Children can develop tics and compulsions associated with OCD after contracting infections like strep throat, experts are warning. A common and painful infection for young children, strep throat is typically treated usin

More than eight million children live in areas of the UK with illegal levels of air pollution, figures suggest. Some 8.3 million under-18s live in local authority areas where levels of harmful pollutant nitrogen diox

Kim Nassoiy, UCF Forum columnist I work in a field where play reigns supreme. I’m an early childhood educator. I have studied the research and know how children learn best. Yet I watch curriculums and policies being wr

Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach Out and Read and hear from a variety of health professionals and educators that reading to their kids is critical for supporting development.

By Nikki Yeager When I first dressed my son’s infant body in pink leggings, comments from friends and family would drift our way including “Boys don’t wear pink,” and “I wish you’d dress him like a little boy

The Checkup By PERRI KLASS, M.D.   I weigh my words (pun intended) every time I address the topic of a child’s obesity in the exam room. Yes, I know, you probably want to tell me that I shouldn’t use that word �

Follow thousands of superbright kids for four and a half decades, and you learn a thing or two about how to raise a high-achiever. One of the biggest takeaways: Even kids with genius-level IQs need teachers to help them

Children only spend half their waking hours in school during the academic year. This means that much of the rearing is still done at home. In fact, research from North Carolina State University, Brigham Young Universi

Children with a second language are able to development more control over behaviour and attention span, study shows Bilingual children have an advantage over others who speak only one language, a study has shown. Childr

Head Start may not boost school test scores, but researchers find long-term, multi-generational benefits in the program. By The Hechinger Report, Contributor It’s been hard to prove that attending preschool makes a

10/04/2017   I’m seeing pregnant bellies everywhere. It’s likely not statistically significant. Truth is, I’m navigating my first Fall without a child at home – and I’m missing them. My self-prescribed ant

By: JON HAMILTON   There’s new evidence that excessive screen time early in life can change the circuits in a growing brain. Scientists disagree, though, about whether those changes are helpful, or just cause

By Mike Stobbe | The Associated Press   Watch Video Here NEW YORK – A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual

By Cassandra Szklarski    The Canadian Press TORONTO – Sarah Mulholland vividly remembers the first time her 13-month-old son called out “Mama.” She was cooking about two months ago when little Conri began clamo

By Rebecca Joseph  National Online Journalist, Breaking News     Global News   Are your child’s toys more violent than the ones you remember? A new study from researchers in New Zealand suggests that LEGO toy

Source: RAND Corporation Summary: A large body of research has reported an association between the pet ownership and better health among children. But a new study that is the largest-ever to explore the issue contradicts

University of Southern California Testosterone levels Testosterone levels are key factors in a family’s health and happiness after a newborn arrives. Researchers have found that a drop can signal postpartum depres

Christina’s sister was 28 when she was formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, though Christina, who asked that we not use her last name to protect her family’s privacy, says there had been signs of

By: Carrie Madormo I’m just going to put it out there. I absolutely adore our pediatrician. He is kind, patient, and always reminds me that I’m doing a better job at this parenting thing than I thought. But

By: Daniela Uslan Bullies make easy villains. From Biff in Back to the Future to the Plastics in Mean Girls, everyone loves to hate them. But bullies don’t start out that way. They turn to bullying because they la

by SHAMARD CHARLES, M.D. Cheyenne Cameron knew something was wrong. It wasn’t just jitters before the start of her freshman year of high school. She felt dizzy, her heart was racing — she didn’t “feel right.” �

by Rita Brhel Grab a mirror, open your mouth, and point your tongue toward the roof of your mouth. Do you see a stretch of tissue going from the bottom of your mouth to the underside of your tongue? Probably. It’s norm

How can parents best help their children with their schooling without actually doing it for them? This article is part of our series on Parents’ Role in Education, focusing on how best to support learning from early c

t’s the first day of kindergarten for your child, and you’re not sure who’s more anxious. Excitement, trepidation, anticipation. Starting school can be a stressful time. Use the summer weeks to prepare and this sig

Temperament determines which kids will resist new foods, study suggests (HealthDay News) — For some parents, introducing new items to their baby’s diet seems like a losing battle. But the food itself might no

These babies 2 to 3 times more apt to struggle with planning, memory, attention at age 4, study finds By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — Low blood sugar affects about one in six newborns, and

Think of it as an early stealth strategy in the war against picky eating, researchers say By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — Want your preschooler to eat veggies without a fuss? Try eatin

It may affect dental health (HealthDay News) — Thumbsucking is more than an unsightly habit that most toddlers easily outgrow. The practice can permanently damage their teeth. The American Dental Association explai

Such screens are critical to early intervention efforts, CDC officials say FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Some newborns in the United States still aren’t getting screened for hearing loss or congeni

The goal of raising the next generation as race conscious and accepting human beings is one that I think needs to be placed firmly on our parental agendas. Sometimes we might get caught up with focusing on our kids’ ha

Date: August 9, 2017 Source: University of Royal Holloway London Summary: A novel new experiment to test how aware babies are of their bodies’ internal signals has been developed by researchers. The ability to consciou

What did you tell your little kid when he/she asked how he/she was born? originally appeared on Quora – the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the wo

Source: Washington University in St. Louis Summary: Behind the chubby cheeks and bright eyes of babies as young as 8 months lies the smoothly whirring mind of a social statistician, logging our every move and making odds

07/28/2017 10:20 pm ET | Updated 2 days ago Your child is acting out, and you’re feeling at your wit’s end. You feel overwhelmed and frustrated, and don’t know what else to do. If you’re a mom or a dad, you li

RACHEL HOSIE @rachel_hosie Thursday 8 June 2017 10:04 BST Bringing up children is scary. Most parents feel a lot of pressure because they know they’re shaping the type of person their child will grow up to be. Most of

By Marie Jackson BBC News   The summer holidays are under way, but for some children, the studying – and the homework – will continue. It was a moment of pure joy: school was out for summer. Your school

Moms aren’t incredible employees despite being mothers; they’re great because they are mothers. By: Zeynep Ilgaz I think being a mom is the most rewarding job in the world, and I commend every woman who has decided t

It’s all about the six Cs RACHEL HOSIE @rachel_hosie Wednesday 5 July 2017 07:48 BST Parents receive a lot of mixed messages surrounding how best to bring up their children. How strict should you be? Should you be

The agency says you should switch them off when they’re not being used AATIF SULLEYMAN The FBI has issued a warning about internet-connected children’s toys equipped with cameras and microphones. The agency’s I

Photo Credit: blogs.microsoft.com With technology permeating almost every aspect of our lives, the demand for computer programmers can only increase. To train the workforce of the future, companies around the world are

Flora Carr 12 JULY 2017 • 1:21PM Household income affects children’s cognitive abilities, and can impact their educational prospects, new research has found. Children’s physical health and social and behavioural de

Breast-feeding at age 2 or older increases a child’s risk of severe dental caries by the time they’re 5, independently of how much sugar they get from foods, researchers say. To investigate the effect of prol

Like adults, kids eat for a variety of reasons, but hunger should be the primary driver. Your child just ate dinner. Thirty minutes later he says he’s hungry. Is he really hungry? It seems unlikely, given the fact that

by MAGGIE FOX Babies under a year old don’t need fruit juice and older kids should take it easy on juice, the American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday. Fruit juice is loaded with sugar and can cause tooth decay. And

The Checkup By PERRI KLASS, M.D. JUNE 26, 2017 In pediatrics, attachment is the emotional connection that develops between a young child and a parent or other caregiver. Attachment theory was developed in the mid-20th ce

When making the decision to get pregnant, all parents wish for a safe delivery with a happy, healthy baby at term. Unfortunately, this will not be the end result for everyone. Currently 1 out of 10 babies born in the U.S

05/31/2017 05:07 pm ET | Updated May 31, 2017   Children are extremely savvy when it comes to the use of electronic devices. At the youngest of ages, they appear to know how to maneuver the use of electronics better

Kids take risks to have fun and get high, and some are life-threatening. Posted Jun 18, 2017 We’ve been hearing for several years about how the immature adolescent brain can undermine judgment. When it comes to risk, k

New research highlights how psychological issues carry over through generations. Posted Jun 14, 2017 What parent doesn’t wonder how their “issues” may affect their children’s well-being? It’

Last modified on Tuesday 9 May 2017 13.29 EDT There are few words more misunderstood than the term “science”. If you relied on the subject categories in some media outlets, you’d be forgiven for taking home the me

By Sara Mead | Opinion Contributor Teaching young children is hard work. It’s also highly skilled work: Effective early childhood educators need both a deep understanding of the science of child development and pra

By Sara Mead | Opinion Contributor   School choice advocates are chomping at the bit for an expansion of educational options under Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and a Republican Congress. With Republican govern

Girls with high chemical exposure have lower levels of a certain thyroid hormone The thyroid ensures brain development, with hormones ‘setting the schedule’ For unknown reasons, the impact was seen to a lesse

By Lauren Lowry Clinical Staff Writer and Hanen SLP When we think of children and nutrition, images of broccoli and carrots come to mind. But there is another type of nutrition children need in order to thrive – and th

Date: May 24, 2017 Source: University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine Summary: Intranasal oxytocin can influence how individuals with autism perceive emotion in others, a recent study has demonstrated. This is an important

Date: May 9, 2017 Source: Association for Psychological Science Summary: Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood,

Date: May 17, 2017 Source: University of Exeter Summary:   A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study. A simple brain-training ga

But the majority of tests are unaffected, U.S. officials say WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Lead tests made by Magellan Diagnostics may yield inaccurate results for some children and adults, U.S. health

New research suggests that growing up alone changes the structure of the brain SARAH YOUNG @sarah_j_young A study has found that children who grow up without siblings are likely to have a different brain structure than

Sunday is Mother’s Day, the day when more phone calls are placed than any other day of the year. Mother’s Day is the day our children make sure to tell us we’re doing well, the day they reaffirm that we are good-en

The importance of writing by hand for learning Posted May 14, 2017 In today’s world, students who have trouble printing or writing are allowed—if not encouraged or even forced—to use computers instead, but research

May 4, 2017 Many grandparents raising their grandchildren practice outdated health and parenting myths that could potentially pose serious risks to young children, according to illuminating new research by a Northwell He

May 9, 2017 Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby’s cognitive development. In a study, published in the Infant Mental Health Jour

The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians has become the first tribe to win a federal Promise Neighborhood grant, which aims to transform distressed communities. Stacy Teicher Khadaroo Staff writer | @StacyTKhadaroo DECEMBER

By Carmen Chai Senior National Online Journalist, Health  Global News Yet another study is suggesting that feeding your baby peanuts could be a good way to prevent nut allergies later on. The latest findings found that

by Pam Myers, BSEd | on August 24, 2016 | in Dad’s Corner, Healthy Meals for Kids, Home, Mom’s Corner, Parenting Nutrition is one of the single most important factors when it comes to a child’s development. Proper

5 Don’ts When Your ADHD Child Is Upset or Angry by Robert Myers, PhD | on July 15, 2015 | in ADD-ADHD, Child Development, Dad’s Corner, Family Building, Learning, Mom’s Corner, Parenting, Psychology, Safety Issues,

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Cochlear implants have been a godsend for parents of children born profoundly deaf. While the devices can restore some level of hearing, many of these children can still fall behind in language

Updated by Maggie May Ethridge Dec 28, 2016, 8:00am EST My first job as a preschool teacher was at a local drop-in day care where I live in San Diego, California, that also ran a small preschool class. The school was one

Claudio Sanchez · NPR · Dec 27, 2016 Deborah Phillips, a professor of psychology at Georgetown University, spent more than a decade studying and tracking children in Head Start. Courtesy of Georgetown University One o

The Primary School’s President and COO Meredith Liu (left) and its CEO Dr. Priscilla Chan (right). By QUEENIE WONG | qwong@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 23, 2016 at 10:00 am | UPDATED:

Chris Weller After 14 years of school, many low-income kids turn to government-issued Pell grants and need-based scholarships to secure the promise of higher education and a brighter future. This is a noble goal. The t

Kids don’t recover from lead poisoning, a long-term study shows. By Erin Schumaker Video Link Damage from childhood lead exposure lasts well into adulthood, according to a four-decade study that found that kids who wer

By Danielle Paquette March 29 at 7:00 AM Pool photo by Chip Somodevilla via European Pressphoto Agency One of President Trump’s economic advisers, a co-author of his tax plan, is urging the administration to delay effo