How does playing with other children affect toddlers’ language learning?
Toddlers who had more exposure to other children were better at associating new words to objects than those who had more exposure to adults alone.... Read More...
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Sensitive Babies Become Altruistic Toddlers
A baby's attention to fearful faces may predict their level of altruism as toddlers, a new study reports.... Read More...
Toddlers Prefer Winners, But Avoid Those Who Win by Force
By the age of 18 months, toddlers prefer individuals others yield to, researchers say. The study suggests this preference may be rooted deep in human nature and may have evolved because being close to those in power provides people with better access to resources, territory and mates.... Read More...
Toddlers Care What Others Think: Sensitivity to How Others Evaluate You Emerges by 24 Months
A new study reports children as young as two years old are able to evaluate the opinions of others and will modify their behavior accordingly when others are watching them.... Read More...
Children’s Temperaments Help Predict Dinnertime Struggles
Researchers say toddlers who are wary of new toys also tend to be less accepting of new foods. They suggest early food attitudes may stem from a child's personality and temperament.... Read More...
Toddlers Begin Learning Rules of Reading and Writing at Very Early Age
A new study reveals that by the age of three, children are already starting to follow complex rules and patterns that govern how letters fit together to make words.... Read More...
How Dads Bond With Toddlers
According to a new study, fathers given a boost of oxytocin expressed increased activity in brain areas associated with empathy and reward when viewing photos of their small children.... Read More...
Toddlers With Autism Don’t Avoid Eye Contact, But Do Miss Its Significance
A new study reports young children with autism don't avoid eye contact on purposes, but do miss the significance of the social information in others' eyes.... Read More...
Prescription Opioid Poisonings Nearly Double Among Toddlers and Teens
A new study reports on the worrying numbers of children and teens admitted to hospital each year for prescription opioid poisoning.... Read More...
Lift the Flap Books May Hinder Kids From Learning New Words
Lift the flap of textured books designed to educate toddlers may hinder their ability to learn new words, a new study reports.... Read More...
Touchscreens May Boost Motor Skills in Toddlers
According to a new study, the use of touchscreens by toddlers is linked to an increase in fine motor control.... Read More...
Background Noise May Hinder Toddlers’ Ability to Learn Words
According to a new study, the presence of background noise may make it more difficult for young children to learn new words.... Read More...