Why Do Kids Lie, and Is It Normal?
Researchers say lying in childhood is normal and an important sign that a child's cognitive skills are developing. ... Read More...
child development
Mother’s Attitude Towards Baby During Pregnancy May Have Implications for Child’s Development
A new study reports mothers who feel more connected with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to have positive interactions with the infant when it is born. This can have a positive effect on the child's development.... Read More...
How Young Children Deal with Death
Researchers consider how best to approach the subject of death with young children. ... Read More...
Postnatal Depression Has Greater Impact on Child Development When it is Persistent and Severe
According to researchers, postnatal depression that last longer than 6 months can have severe implications for children as they grow. The study reveals children of mothers who experienced persistent PND were more likely to have behavioral problems, achieve lower grades in exams and have an increased risk of developing depression by age 18.... Read More...
Childhood Aggression: Rooted in Genetics, Influenced by Environment
While both reactive and proactive aggression in children appears to be genetic, it is the environment the child is exposed to that determines whether the behavior gets worse or better as the child ages, a new study reports.... Read More...
Mom’s Support Helps Kids Learn to Regulate Negative Emotion, but What if Mom is Distressed?
Findings could help to develop new strategies that can help parents to regulate their own emotions while managing their child's aversive behavior.... Read More...
Watching Children Learn How to Lie
Researchers investigate children's thought processes as they figure out how to deceive others.... Read More...
Human Characters, Not Animals, Teach Children Best Moral Lessons
Reading stories about humans, not anthropomorphic characters, teach moral lessons most effectively to young children a new study reports.... Read More...
How Do Toddlers Learn Best From Touchscreens?
A new study provides insight into educational apps and those designed for small children may be tailored to fit child specific learning needs.... Read More...
Poor Sleep in Early Childhood Linked to Later Cognitive and Behavioral Problems
Researchers report a link between children aged between 3 - 7 who don't get enough sleep and the development of emotional, social and attention problems later in childhood.... Read More...
Disruptive Children Do Not Inspire Similar Behavior in Siblings
A new study reports children are likely to learn how not to behave like their more disruptive siblings.... Read More...
Emoticons Help Gauge School Happiness Levels in Young Children
A new questionnaire that uses emoticon-like facial expressions could help teachers to communicate complex emotions with young children.... Read More...