Tag: developmental

Study suggests impact of parents’ marital problems may persist from childhood into adolescence

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Marital discord is a significant social problem for children, sometimes leading to problems in health and well-being. A… Read more »

Researchers develop robot capable of learning language through “conversation”

From the Public Library of Science press release via EurekAlert!: A robot analogous to a child between 6 and 14 months old can develop rudimentary linguistic skills through interaction with… Read more »

Study suggests children’s use of imagination has increased despite less time for play

From the Case Western Reserve University press release: Children today may be busier than ever, but Case Western Reserve University psychologists have found that their imagination hasn’t suffered – in… Read more »

Study suggests memory training unlikely to help in treating ADHD, boosting IQ

From the American Psychological Association press release via Newswise: Working memory training is unlikely to be an effective treatment for children suffering from disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity or dyslexia, according… Read more »

Study suggests playful games promote reading development

From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: Short but intense training sessions in the form of structured language games from the age of four can stimulate children’s early… Read more »

Study suggests testosterone levels in baby boys may be determined by environmental conditions

From the University of Montreal press release via EurekAlert!: By comparing the testosterone levels of five-month old pairs of twins, both identical and non-identical, University of Montreal researchers were able… Read more »

Study suggests boys who mature rapidly may have more problems with friendships, depression

From the Cornell University press release by Karene Booker via MedicalXpress: Boys who reach sexual maturity more rapidly than their peers have more problems getting along with others their age… Read more »

Study suggests increased risk-oriented physical activity may up risk of behavioural problems in preschool children

From the Monash University press release via MedicalXpress: Preschool children who are more physically active are more likely to show behavioural problems, a study has found. The study, published in… Read more »