Category: Parenting

Study suggests good kindergarten attention skills can predict later work-oriented behaviour

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From the University of Montreal press release via EurekAlert!: Attentiveness in kindergarten accurately predicts the development of “work-oriented” skills in school children, according to a new study published by Dr…. Read more »

Study suggests that learning to “talk things through” in one’s head may help children with autism

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From the Durham University press release via EurekAlert!: Teaching children with autism to ‘talk things through in their head’ may help them to solve complex day-to-day tasks, which could increase… Read more »

Study suggests children with autism spectrum disorders tend to be preoccupied with screen-based technology

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From the University of Missouri press release: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to be fascinated by screen-based technology. A new study by a University of Missouri researcher found… Read more »

Study suggests an unstable family can adversely affect teens in rigorous high schools

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From the American Sociological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Research continues to support a connection between instability in the home and school performance in adolescents, but a new study in… Read more »

Study suggests the presence of friends can mitigate effects of negative experiences

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From the Concordia University press release: ‘Stand by me’ is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond… Read more »

Study links prenatal testosterone to increased risk of language delay for male infants

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From the Wiley-Blackwell press release via EurekAlert!: New research by Australian scientists reveals that males who are exposed to high levels of testosterone before birth are twice as likely to… Read more »

Study suggests media multitasking may adversely affect tweenage girls

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From the Stanford University press release: Tweenage girls who spend endless hours watching videos and multitasking with digital devices tend to be less successful with social and emotional development, according… Read more »