No Link Between Bilingualism in Children and More Focus
Contrary to popular belief, bilingual children do not have an advantage over monolingual children when it comes to attention and executive function, a new study reports.... Read More...
children
Connection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral Problems
A new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.... Read More...
Controlling Children’s Behavior with Screen Time Leads to More Screen Time
Study reports children who reward children with screen time often spend more time interacting with their tablets or smartphones than parents who don't.... Read More...
Reading with Preschool Children Boosts Language by Eight Months
According to researchers, reading with your preschool aged children can boost their language development by up to eight months. Receptive language skills are positively enhanced when a child reads along with a carer, the study reports.... Read More...
Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children
Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.... Read More...
Irritability in Young Children May Be a Sign of Deeper Mental Health Issue
Frequent angry outbursts in children may be a sign of deeper mental health issues, researchers report.... Read More...
Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD
A new study reveals the youngest children in a class are more likely than their older peers to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers say the problem may lie with some teachers mistakenly believing a child's immaturity compared to older classmates is actually ADHD.... Read More...
Abnormal Vision in Childhood Can Affect Brain Functions
Researchers say children with visual problems such as amblyopia may face developmental issues in brain areas responsible for attention.... Read More...
Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age
A new study reports on the detrimental impact childhood poverty has on cognition later in life. Researchers say those who grew up socially or economically disadvantaged are more likely to score lower on cognitive tests later in life.... Read More...
Limiting Children’s Screen Time to Less Than 2 Hours a Day Linked to Better Cognition
Researchers say limiting children's access to screen time to two hours a day, in addition to physical activity and quality sleep, helps to improve cognitive development.... Read More...
Biomarker Associated with Aggression in Children Identified
Using EEG, researchers have identified smaller spikes in the P3 brain wave is associated with aggressive behavior in young children. The findings could help to diagnose toddlers with aggressive tendencies before their behaviors become ingrained, researchers say.... Read More...
How Children Want Their Food Served
According to a new study, children have different preferences for how their food is served, based on gender and age.... Read More...