Early screen time impacts brain networks linked to emotional processing, affecting children's socio-emotional resilience later. However, parent-child reading can mitigate these effects, highlighting the importance of balancing digital exposure with interactive activities.
A study in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience reveals how testosterone may shift teens' focus from family to peers, highlighting its role in the social re-orientation of transgender boys undergoing hormone therapy.
A global study found adult speech, not gender or socioeconomic status, is key to children's language development. Using machine learning to analyzing over 40,000 hours of audio from 1,001 kids across 12 countries, it shows adult interaction significantly boosts child...
A Dutch study found having more friends in school can protect adolescents from mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Unreciprocated friendships increased these symptoms. The research highlights the importance of social networks in adolescent well-being.
A study in Spain shows that children with more green spaces near their homes and schools have lower anxiety levels. This suggests enhancing green space exposure could improve youth mental health. The research highlights the importance of green spaces for...
A study on 32,006 twins reveals that boys' gaming habits are more influenced by genetics, especially as they age, while girls' gaming is shaped more by environmental factors. These insights evolve from childhood to adolescence, offering a deeper understanding of...
A new study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals a strong link between infections during pregnancy and psychiatric symptoms in children from early childhood to adolescence. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and mitigate potential...
Recent studies reveal that school-based positive psychology programs significantly boost students' well-being, reducing stress, depression, and anxiety, while enhancing life satisfaction, self-image, and social functioning. These interventions foster happiness and resilience in youth.
A new study has found that early and excessive screen time in children is significantly associated with sensory processing difficulties. The findings have been published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Children consistently view certain moral norms as unchangeable by any authority, including God, according to new research. This finding challenges the notion that religious upbringing leads to a belief in God's omnipotence over moral realities.
Infants as young as five months can differentiate between helpful and harmful behaviors, as shown by brainwave monitoring in a study published in Social Neuroscience. This research reveals early development in social cognition and moral evaluation, indicating that infants' brains...
Drawing is more than just a fun activity for children; it plays a crucial role in their development by enhancing communication, memory, and learning. Parents can support this growth by providing materials, encouragement, and participating in drawing activities, which not...
Scientists recently discovered that infants with certain genetic variations are more inclined to cuddle, linking cuddliness to the oxytocin-related CD38 gene. This study highlights the genetic foundations of social bonding and touch in infants.
A study shows that children closely attached to pets face lower risks of adolescent mental health disorders. This highlights the importance of pet interactions for youth socioemotional development.
New research finds neighborhood disorder during pregnancy increases testosterone levels, possibly impacting prenatal development and long-term health.