From the University of Bristol press release via EurekAlert!: Relatively small levels of exposure to alcohol while in the womb can influence a child’s IQ, according to a new study led by researchers from the…
From the University of Montreal press release via EurekAlert!: Not only is TV not endangered, but it also has a unifying social impact on the nuclear family across the country. This is the main conclusion…
From the AFTAU press release: From monsters under the bed to bogeymen in the closet, most children experience nighttime fears at some point in their development. And while most grow out of them without any…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Languages are highly complex systems and yet most children seem to acquire language easily, even in the absence of formal instruction. New research on young children’s use…
From the University of Plymouth press release via MedicalXpress: Parents who smack or shout at their children could be placing them at greater risk of developing cancer, heart disease and asthma. Psychologists from Plymouth University…
From the Ohio State University press release via EurekAlert!: A new study of eight child prodigies suggests a possible link between these children’s special skills and autism. Of the eight prodigies studied, three had a…
From the JAMA and Archives Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Eating meals and other foods from fast-food and full-service restaurants appears to be associated with increased caloric intake for children and adolescents, as well as…
From the University of Stavanger press release via HealthCanal: Problems caused by bullying do not necessarily cease when the abuse stops. Recent research at the University of Stavanger (UiS) and Bergen’s Center for Crisis Psychology…
From the UC Davis Health System press release via EurekAlert!: UC Davis researchers have found that for children with the genetic disorder known as chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, anxiety — but not intelligence — is…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: After a natural disaster occurs, we often find ourselves glued to the TV, seeking out details about the extent of the damage and efforts at recovery. While…