Study suggests babies can read each others’ moods
From the BYU press release via HealthCanal: Although it may seem difficult for adults to understand what an infant is feeling, a new study from Brigham Young University finds that it’s so easy a…
Study suggests kids’ reading success boosted by long-term individualized instruction
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Students who consistently receive individualized reading instruction from first through third grade become better readers than those who don’t, according to new research published in Psychological Science,…
Study finds babies witnessing violence show aggression later in school
From the Case Western Reserve University press release via EurekAlert!: Aggression in school-age children may have its origins in children 3 years old and younger who witnessed violence between their mothers and partners, according to…
Study examines when babies start to recognise faces
From the University of Western Australia press release via HealthCanal: All babies can recognise the familiar face of their mother and father, but at what age do we start to realise they look different to…
Study links sibling aggression to poor mental health
From the University of New Hampshire press release via EurekAlert!: Fights between siblings – from toy-snatching to clandestine whacks to being banished from the bedroom – are so common they’re often dismissed as simply part…
Study suggests toddlers’ speech more advanced than previously thought
From the Newcastle University press release via MedicalXpress: The sound of small children chattering has always been considered cute – but not particularly sophisticated. However, research by a Newcastle University expert has shown their speech…
Study suggests effect of peer pressure starts in childhood
From the University of Maryland press release via MedicalXpress: Peer group influences affect children much earlier than researchers have suspected, finds a new University of Maryland-led study. The researchers say it provides a wake-up call…
Study examines cultural differences in kids’ perception of social obligations
From the Cornell University press release via EurekAlert!: Preschoolers universally recognize that one’s choices are not always free – that our decisions may be constrained by social obligations to be nice to others or follow…
Study suggests cultural differences in self-regulation gender gap
From the Oregon State University press release via EurekAlert!: A new study shows there is a gender gap when it comes to behavior and self-control in American young children – one that does not appear…
Study suggests some types of textbook visuals can hurt learning
From the Ohio State University press release via Newswise: Adding captivating visuals to a textbook lesson to attract children’s interest may sometimes make it harder for them to learn, a new study suggests. Researchers found…