Tag: children

Study suggests covering faces around kids won’t mask emotions

From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn’t keeping kids from understanding facial expressions, according to a new study by… Read more »

Study suggests low-income preschoolers exposed to nurturing care have with higher IQ scores later on

From the University of Maryland School of Medicine press release: Preschoolers living in impoverished communities who have access to a nurturing home environment have significantly higher intelligence quotient (IQ) scores… Read more »

Study suggests why an early start is key to developing musical skill later in life

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Among the many holiday traditions scuttled by pandemic restrictions this year are live concerts featuring skilled musicians. These gifted performers can often… Read more »

Study suggests pretend play promotes the development of socio-emotional competences in children aged five and six

From the Université de Genève press release: Being socially and emotionally competent from an early age is likely to help children win acceptance by their peers, build better relationships with… Read more »

Study suggests children who experienced compassionate parenting were more generous than peers

From the University of California – Davis press release: Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more willing to turn thoughts into action… Read more »

Study suggests stress during pregnancy may influence baby brain development

From the University of Edinburgh press release: Infants’ brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a study has revealed. Stress levels in mothers —… Read more »