Tag: kids

Study suggests students do better in school when they can understand, manage emotions

From the American Psychological Association press release: Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence, do better at school than… Read more »

Study suggests emotions contribute the most to school engagement

From the National Research University Higher School of Economics press release: Psychology researchers from HSE University have trialed the reliability of a student engagement scale on 537 Russian primary school… Read more »

Study suggests early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

From the Johns Hopkins Medicine press release: Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional well-being. Now, a… Read more »

Study suggests animated books can help learning

From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that digital storybooks that animate upon a child’s vocalization offer beneficial learning opportunities, especially for children with… Read more »

Study suggests violence and adversity in early life can alter the brain

From the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology press release: Childhood adversity is a significant problem in the US, particularly for children growing up in poverty. Those who experience poverty have a… Read more »

Study suggests family support reduces chance of school and workplace bullying

From the Anglia Ruskin University press release: Having a supportive family environment makes school-age LGB children in the UK significantly less likely to be victims of bullying, according to new… Read more »

Study explores family dynamics of helicopter parents and ‘hothouse children’

From the West Virginia University press release: True helicopter parents talk a good game in making their actions all about their children, but according to one West Virginia University researcher,… Read more »