From the Wiley press release: Investigators have found a link between the amount of time between pregnancies and Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. The findings are published in Autism Research. Autism Spectrum Disorder was increased in…
From the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences press release: Handling a poorly timed tantrum from a toddler — such as in the middle of the grocery store — is never…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Children who have been spanked by their parents by age 5 show an increase in behavior problems at age 6 and age 8 relative to children who…
From the Purdue University press release: Preschool children who engage in math activities at home with their parents not only improve their math skills, but also their general vocabulary, according to research from Purdue University.…
From the York University press release: While vaccinations protect children against various illnesses, the pain can sometimes be too much to bear. It’s no wonder most children and parents dread their vaccination appointments. Now new…
From the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles press release: Virtual reality has emerged into popular culture with an ever-widening array of applications including clinical use in a pediatric healthcare center. Children undergo necessary yet painful and…
From the Uni Research press release: Relational factors in music therapy can contribute to a positive outcome of therapy for children with autism. It might not surprise that good relationships create good outcomes, as meaningful…
From the New York University press release: Afterschool programs with positive, responsive, and organized environments can have academic benefits for students, finds a new study by NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.…
From the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) press release: Natural surroundings, including green spaces, may be beneficial for brain development in children, but evidence is still limited. A previous ISGlobal study already indicated that green…
From the Society for Research in Child Development press release: Deliberate practice is essential for improving a wide range of skills important for everyday life, from tying shoelaces to reading and writing. Yet despite its importance…