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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Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Child Development
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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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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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Report reveals barriers to providing nutritious food in early-years childcare settings in UK
Some UK nurseries are struggling to source healthy local food due to lack of funding and a workforce crisis, with some resorting to going to the local corner shop to buy lunches for children, according to the authors of a ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Study offers ways to boost participation in program promoting healthy pregnancies, infant growth
Home visiting programs are effective in promoting healthy pregnancies, birth outcomes and infant growth and development—and new University of Michigan research offers ways to increase participation among eligible families.
May 21, 2024
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Study finds THC lingers in breastmilk with no clear peak point
When breastfeeding mothers in a recent study used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk they produced. The Washington State University-led research also found that, unlike alcohol, when THC was detected ...
May 8, 2024
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AI products for kids promising friendship and learning: Three things to consider
Smart toys with internet connections and AI-enabled robots, with capacities for sophisticated social interactions with children, are widely available today. This is no doubt driven by rapid development in Artificial Intelligence, ...
May 7, 2024
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Researchers propose a new way to identify when consciousness emerges in human infancy
Academics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy.
Mar 22, 2024
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