Food insecurity in early childhood linked to young children’s skills in kindergarten
In the United States, estimates show that a substantial number of children under age 5 live in households that are...
Read moreIn the United States, estimates show that a substantial number of children under age 5 live in households that are...
Read moreEducators, policymakers, and parents have begun to focus more on children's math learning in the earliest years. Yet parents and...
Read moreProsocial behavior is often defined in developmental science research as "voluntary behavior intended to benefit another." This can include behaviors...
Read moreEarly math knowledge is as important as early literacy for children's subsequent achievement. In fact, research has shown that early...
Read moreAdolescence is typically regarded as a period of heightened emotionality. Although the teen years are an important time for youth...
Read moreAdolescents who have romantic relationships tend to have more problems with psychosocial adjustment. In contrast, young adults who have romantic...
Read moreTeenagers vary substantially in their ability to control impulses and regulate their behavior. Adolescents who have difficulty with impulse control...
Read moreAbout a fifth of all U.S. children live in poverty. These children are more likely to experience learning and cognitive...
Read morePreschoolers and school-age children who are good at identifying what others want, think, and feel are more popular in school...
Read moreAdolescence is a time of frequent and intense emotional experiences, but some youth handle their emotions better than others. Why...
Read moreTeachers experience some of the highest levels of job-related stress, and such stress may leave them more vulnerable to depression....
Read moreInfants who frequently react to unfamiliar objects, people, and situations by becoming afraid and withdrawing are referred to as having...
Read moreOver the past thirty years, physical activity among children has declined markedly. The public health implications of this decline include...
Read moreResearch has told us that infants whose mothers respond quickly, consistently, and warmly when they cry have healthier emotional development...
Read moreChildren who have been abused or neglected early in life are at risk for developing both emotional and physical health...
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