Tag: children

Study suggests early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

From the Johns Hopkins Medicine press release: Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional well-being. Now, a… Read more »

Study suggests animated books can help learning

From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that digital storybooks that animate upon a child’s vocalization offer beneficial learning opportunities, especially for children with… Read more »

Study suggests violence and adversity in early life can alter the brain

From the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology press release: Childhood adversity is a significant problem in the US, particularly for children growing up in poverty. Those who experience poverty have a… Read more »

Study suggests family support reduces chance of school and workplace bullying

From the Anglia Ruskin University press release: Having a supportive family environment makes school-age LGB children in the UK significantly less likely to be victims of bullying, according to new… Read more »

Study explores family dynamics of helicopter parents and ‘hothouse children’

From the West Virginia University press release: True helicopter parents talk a good game in making their actions all about their children, but according to one West Virginia University researcher,… Read more »

Study points to similarity of brains of girls and boys in relation to brain function and math ability

From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: In 1992, Teen Talk Barbie was released with the controversial voice fragment, “Math class is hard.” While the toy’s release met with public… Read more »

Study links childhood maltreatment and offending behaviours later in life

From the BMC (BioMed Central) press release: Children who experience maltreatment, such as neglect or physical or sexual abuse, are more likely to engage in delinquent and offending behaviors in… Read more »

Study suggests preschool writing instruction should encourage writing for communication purposes

From the Michigan State University press release: Writing instruction in early education should be about more than letter formation and penmanship, argue Michigan State University researchers who found preschool teachers… Read more »