Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? Here's what brain science tells us
The age a child can be arrested, charged and jailed in Australia is back in the spotlight.
Aug 29, 2024
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Human Development
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Evidence supports classroom cellphone bans, expert says
Classroom cellphone bans should help improve learning environments in schools, a child development expert says.
Aug 29, 2024
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Keeping kids cool key to a good night's sleep in summer heat, says expert
Getting enough high-quality sleep on a consistent basis is vital for human health and well-being, particularly for children.
Aug 15, 2024
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We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens—here are four ways to help your child use them well
Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, parents rated it as the number-one health issue facing their children.
Aug 6, 2024
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Boost in infant genetics research could change lives, say researchers
Investment in research into genetics could dramatically improve educational policies and understanding of parenting in ways that could help all children, according to a new paper led by the University of Surrey.
Jul 17, 2024
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Creativity starts in the cradle, new research shows
Infants less than 1 year old can combine simple concepts into complex ideas, showing that creativity begins in babyhood. According to new research at the University of Birmingham, in the U.K., and Central European University ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Unlocking the secrets of adaptive parental speech
A study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Edinburgh has revealed how parents naturally adapt their speech patterns to match the language proficiency of their children.
Jul 9, 2024
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The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents
A video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpool has gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter Olayka is trying to coax Orla into having a nap. Orla, however, wants to stay up and protests ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Q&A: Researchers discuss study showing maternal cell phone use may negatively impact infant language development
Research suggests that phone use may have an effect on children's speech input and language development. However, most of the prior work in this area examines parents and children in controlled laboratory experiments in public ...
Jun 26, 2024
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The key to raising secure children: Why parental sensitivity matters for fathers and mothers
Have you ever heard of children's attachment or attachment theory? If you are a parent, caregiver or an educator, chances are that it rings a bell. Children's attachment refers to a strong emotional bond that children develop ...
Jun 14, 2024
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