News tagged with early child development


Preschoolers know good vs. bad sources of info

(Medical Xpress)—Young children are not like sponges just soaking up information. They can actively evaluate what people know and go to the "experts" for information they want, reports a Cornell study published in a special ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Differential parenting found to affect whole family

Parents act differently with different children—for example, being more positive with one child and more negative with another. A new longitudinal study has found that this behavior negatively affects not only the child ...

Pediatrics created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Academic gains, improved teacher relationships found among high risk kids in Head Start

A new study by Oregon State University researchers finds that Head Start can make a positive impact in the lives of some of its highest risk children, both academically and behaviorally.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study looks at how states decide which child receives early intervention for developmental problems

A new study out by researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, found large differences in the criteria that states use to determine eligibility for Part C early intervention services for infants and toddlers ...

Pediatrics created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study points to long-term recall of very early experiences

Most adults can't recall events that took place before they were 3 or 4 years old—a phenomenon called childhood amnesia. While some people can remember what happened at an earlier age, the veracity of their memories ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0