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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

High Saturated Fat Diet Linked to Poor Stress Coping Skills in Adolescents

Researchers report high fat diets in teens is associated with poor stress coping skills later in life.

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·June 13, 2018·3 min read

Possible Marker Found to Predict Long Term Learning

Researchers have identified a possible neurological biomarker for long term learning. The brain wave biomarker could allow educators to attempt new educational techniques to improve long term learning by measuring the results via EEG testing.

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·June 12, 2018·2 min read

Music Playschool Enhances Children’s Linguistic Skills

Incorporating musical lessons into preschool classes can significantly help to improve children's linguistic skills, researchers report.

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·June 12, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·June 11, 2018·4 min read

Parental Criticism Impacts How Children’s Brains Respond to Emotional Information

A new study reveals children show less attention to emotional facial expressions if their parents are highly critical.

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·June 8, 2018·5 min read

The Making of a Brain

A new study provides novel insight into the development of the mammalian cerebral cortex.

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·June 8, 2018·4 min read

Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders.

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·June 5, 2018·5 min read

When it Comes to Recess, a Quality Playground Experience Matters

A new study reveals the quality of the playground experience during recess can have significant impact on a child's emotional well being, behavior and cognition.

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·June 5, 2018·5 min read

Throw Like a Girl? No, He or She Hasn’t Been Taught

Researchers say many children, especially girls, aren't taught basic motor skills like throwing or running. The researchers are developing an improved movement curriculum to increase motor skill competence in preschool aged children.

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·June 5, 2018·2 min read

Maternal Depressive Emotions Associated With Children’s Sleep Problems

A new study reveals a link between prenatal depression and sleep quality in children. Researchers report maternal depression, both prenatal and postnatal, is associated with greater sleep disturbances in children.

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·June 3, 2018·2 min read

New Tool Gets Children’s Perspectives on Own Mental Health

A new tool called PSYCHLOPS Kids is able to capture a child's perspectives of their mental health problems and express themselves more fully than with professional intervention.

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·June 2, 2018·5 min read

Mobile App For Autism Screening Yields Useful Data

Researchers have conducted a study of an iPhone app that screens young children for signs of autism. The study found the app was easy for parents to use and yielded reliable scientific data.