Bullying’s lasting impact
From the University of Delaware press release: A new study led by the University of Delaware found that kids who are bullied in fifth grade often suffer from depression and begin using alcohol and other…
How do toddlers learn best from touchscreens?
From the Frontiers press release: Educational apps for kids can be valuable learning tools, but there’s still a lot left to understand about how to best design them, shows a report in Frontiers in Psychology.…
Exposure to racism harms children’s health
From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release: New research to be presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies 2017 Meeting illustrates the unhealthy effects racism can have on children, with reported exposure to discrimination…
Parents’ motivation influences students’ academic outcomes
From the University of Tübingen press release: Whether parental help has positive or negative effects on students’ academic outcomes depends on the motivation and involvement of their parents. Results of a study conducted by the…
Doubling vegetable consumption in schools with a lower-cost gaming approach
From the Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. press release: A new study shows that the successful strategy to get elementary school children to eat more vegetables based on use of the FIT Game, can be just…
Study links childhood abuse to higher incidence of self-injury in teens
From the University of Toronto press release: Adolescents who were physically abused or sexually abused were more likely to engage in non-suicidal self-injury than their non-abused counterparts, according to a new study from researchers at…
Handheld screen time linked with speech delays in young children
From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release: As the number of smart phones, tablets, electronic games and other handheld screens in U.S. homes continues to grow, some children begin using these devices before beginning…
Social challenges amplify negative effects of childhood lead exposure
From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release: Scientists already know early lead exposure can slow a child’s cognitive and language development. Findings of an abstract being presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting…
Study finds link between kids’ routines, ability to regulate emotions, and weight
From the Ohio State University press release: Family structure including regular bedtimes, mealtimes and limited screen time appear to be linked to better emotional health in preschoolers, and that might lower the chances of obesity…
Preschoolers’ story comprehension similar for print and digital books
From the NYU press release: The content of a children’s book — not its form as a print book or a digital book — predicts how well children understand a story, finds a new study…