Tag: kids

Study suggests recess quality influences student behavior, social-emotional development

From the Oregon State University press release: Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full… Read more »

Study suggests babies’ responses to surprising events linked to later cognitive ability

From the Johns Hopkins University press release: A first-of-its-kind longitudinal study of infant curiosity found that months-old babies most captivated by magic tricks became the most curious toddlers, suggesting a… Read more »

Study points to importance of gut bacteria for neurodevelopment

From the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry press release: The University of Alberta-led research followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its… Read more »

Study suggests children’s physical activity linked to academic achievement via regulation of emotions

From the PLOS press release: A new study of children in the U.K. suggests that physical activity is linked to emotional regulation in early childhood, which in turn predicts academic… Read more »