Children find human-made objects more likely to be owned than natural objects
Children as young as 3 are likely to say that things made by humans have owners, but that natural objects, such as pine cones and sea shells, are not owned, according to a new study published by the...
View ArticleBabies understand thought process of others at 10 months old, research finds
New research from the University of Missouri indicates that at 10 months, babies start to understand another person's thought process, providing new insights on how humans acquire knowledge and how...
View ArticleBenefits of high quality child care persist 30 years later: research
Adults who participated in a high quality early childhood education program in the 1970s are still benefiting from their early experiences in a variety of ways, according to a new study.
View ArticleWhat are friends for? Negating negativity
"Stand by me" is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond pop music: keeping friends close has real physiological and...
View ArticleAre there biosocial origins for antisocial behavior?
An assistant professor at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice is working to unlock the mysteries surrounding the role that genetics and environmental influences play on criminal...
View ArticleBoys who mature rapidly have more depression
(Medical Xpress) -- Boys who reach sexual maturity more rapidly than their peers have more problems getting along with others their age and are at a higher risk for depression, according to a Cornell...
View ArticleGenes may play role in educational achievement, study finds
Researchers have identified genetic markers that may influence whether a person finishes high school and goes on to college, according to a national longitudinal study of thousands of young Americans....
View ArticleInfants' recognition of speech more sophisticated than previously known,...
The ability of infants to recognize speech is more sophisticated than previously known, researchers in New York University's Department of Psychology have found. Their study, which appears in the...
View ArticlePsychology gives courts, policymakers evidence to help judge adolescents'...
Determining when a teenage brain becomes an adult brain is not an exact science but it's getting closer, according to an expert in adolescent developmental psychology, speaking at the American...
View ArticleKids' language often misleads in testimony
(Medical Xpress) -- Children often use language differently than adults when referring to a person or thing, which can result in misleading testimony, according to a new Cornell study.
View ArticleSavvy tots to grown-ups: 'Don't be such a crybaby'
Children as young as three apparently can tell the difference between whining and when someone has good reason to be upset, and they will respond with sympathy usually only when it is truly deserved,...
View ArticleKindergarten readiness: Are shy kids at an academic disadvantage?
Parents of young children hope for a successful kindergarten experience that will set their youngsters on the right path of their educational journey. Some worry about their kids not adapting to the...
View ArticleDivorce can hit children under age five especially hard
(Medical Xpress)—Divorce is difficult for any family, but for young children it can lead to long-term behavioral problems not experienced by older children or by children of unwed parents who separate,...
View ArticleRethinking reading: study breaks new ground in reading development research
Many educators have long believed that when words differ on only one sound, early readers can learn the rules of phonics by focusing on what is different between the words. This is thought to be a...
View ArticleBabies born to stressed mothers more likely to be bullied at school,...
(Medical Xpress)—Children whose mothers were overly stressed during pregnancy are more likely to become victims of bullying at school.
View ArticleEarly intervention prevents behavioral problems
To prevent negative behavior among children, the work must start early.
View ArticleStudy shows sitting up helps babies learn
(Medical Xpress)—A new study by Rebecca J. Woods, assistant professor in the human development and family science department at North Dakota State University, shows sitting up, whether by themselves or...
View ArticleSocial networking: Is the igeneration a 'we' generation?
(Medical Xpress)—Social networking sites may increase the bonds of friendship for nine to 13-year-old boys, according to researchers from the University of York.
View ArticleLet crying babes lie: Study supports notion of leaving infants to cry...
Today, mothers of newborns find themselves confronting a common dilemma: Should they let their babies "cry it out" when they wake up at night? Or should they rush to comfort their crying little one?
View ArticleCould baby's tummy bacteria help spur colic?
(HealthDay)— Colic is a common problem for babies, and new research may finally provide clues to its cause: A small study found that infants with colic seemed to develop certain intestinal bacteria...
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