Adolescent Behavior is influenced by Early Education
Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors amongst teenagers. By analyzing regional differences…
Psychology
ADHD in Children is associated with Gestational Diabetes
An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient…
A Promising New Method of Treating Language Disorders
Neuroscientists have developed a new treatment approach for a language disorder that combines traditional speech therapy with noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain. Brain stimulation…
Research Gives Information on How Autistic Persons Communicate
There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic…
Treating Hearing Loss may Lessen Isolation among the Elderly
Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say…
Adolescent AI users should be protected by Guardrails and Instruction
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a report from the American Psychological Association that calls on developers to…
Cyberbullying in any Form may be distressing for Children
New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms – like…
Unconditional Financial Payments after Childbirth encourage Breastfeeding
The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social and economic factors, including income,…
Children’s Development is impacted by Non-inherited Genes
Parents’ genes – even when not directly inherited by a child – may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a…
Singing with Babies Boosts their Mood
Singing to your infant can significantly boost the baby’s mood, according to a recent Yale study published in Child Development. Around the world and across cultures,…
Children with Brain Injuries benefit from Music Therapy
Music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in children who have suffered significant brain injuries, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers…
Managing Your Home Life can improve your performance at Work, according to study
A new study shows that people who proactively reorganise their family routines – such as adjusting childcare schedules or redistributing domestic responsibilities – are more…
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