Child Psychology News
March 2, 2025
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Feb. 27, 2025 — A simple walk in the park could hold the key to unlocking a close and loving relationship between fathers and daughters, a new study has ...
Feb. 28, 2025 — Africa is a multilingual continent and many adults speak several languages fluently. An empirical study by a psycholinguist now shows that the roots of this multilingualism can be found in infancy: ...
Feb. 25, 2025 — A new definition of dyslexia is needed to more accurately describe the learning disorder and give those struggling with dyslexia the specific support they require, says new ...
Feb. 27, 2025 — The ability to make the connection between an event and its consequences -- experts use the term associative learning -- is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment. It has a huge impact on ...
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Feb. 27, 2025 — First study of its kind reveals epigenetic signatures of violence passesd to ...
Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study finds people who habitually try to be happier also tend to have less ...
Feb. 26, 2025 — For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study. Researchers found the drug zonisamide, which has been used to treat seizures, ...
Feb. 26, 2025 — Researchers find that parents show patterns of brain connectivity that oppose age-related ...
Feb. 25, 2025 — Lowering the body temperature of preterm infants (born at 33 to 35 weeks of pregnancy) with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE -- a type of brain ...
Feb. 25, 2025 — Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve ...
Feb. 25, 2025 — Making enemies isn't random. Traits like emotional instability, aggression, and disruptive behavior early in life can lead to antagonistic relationships. Research on students aged 9-14 found that ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — Scientists have developed an AI-powered tool that detects 64% of brain abnormalities linked to epilepsy that human radiologists ...
Feb. 20, 2025 — Seeking mental health help is a significant step, but that first intake session can often feel more like paperwork than progress, and a significant proportion of people 'drop out' or never return for ...
Feb. 20, 2025 — Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ...
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Feb. 20, 2025 — A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship between moms and dads in a key way, a new study finds. Researchers found that mothers were less likely to ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Scientists report results from a promising new approach to treat the rare neurodegenerative ...
Feb. 18, 2025 — A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new, and important or just 'background ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — Conversations about parental duties continue to be led by mothers, even if both parents earn the same amount of money, finds a new ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — Many Japanese mothers are reluctant to send their children to childcare before the age of three due to the 'Three-Year-Old Myth,' which suggests that healthy development requires a child to ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — New postpartum depression findings could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even to a preventive ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) later, according to a new study. ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — A new study found that friends significantly agreed on who was ready for committed relationships -- and who ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — Embedded counseling services are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medical programs, but their effectiveness has not historically been measured. A new study revealed that these programs may ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — 'We feel sorry because we cry,' wrote philosopher and psychologist William James, 'angry because we strike, afraid because we tremble,' suggesting that emotional bodily responses ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental health and wellbeing, as the first worldwide study of its kind has ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — Young adults are at higher risk for crashes due to inexperience, risk-taking, and impaired driving. A study examines the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — A study by economists shows a wide gap between the kinds of math problems kids who work in retail markets do well and the kinds of problems kids in school do ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — Research has shown that a potential new targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer is effective in infiltrating and killing tumor cells in preclinical models tested in mice. The novel drug CT-179 ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — A research team has identified a critical event driving tumor growth in a type of medulloblastoma -- and a way to block ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — Researchers have used mathematical analysis tools to study the effect of classical music on a fetal heartbeat and identify patterns in heart rate variability. They recruited 36 pregnant women and ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered how perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep. The study could help scientists understand the neurological ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study finds that pregnant individuals who were unable to have their desired emotional support persons present during childbirth were more likely to have higher levels of perceived childbirth ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study shows significant long-term reductions in the stress hormone cortisol in seniors taking part in the O'stress ...
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Lack of Discussion Drives Traditional Gender Roles in Parenthood
- Group Childcare Positively Affects Toddler Development
- Postpartum Depression Discovery Opens Door to Blood Test, Earlier Treatment
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
- Do Embedded Counseling Services in Veterinary Education Work? A New Study Says 'yes'
- Scratching Through the Negative Emotions
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- School Bans Alone Not Enough to Tackle Negative Impacts of Phone and Social Media Use, Researchers Find
- College Commuters: Link Between Students' Mental Health, Vehicle Crashes
- Study in India Shows Kids Use Different Math Skills at Work Vs. School
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Breakthrough in Childhood Brain Cancer Research Could Heal Treatment-Resistant Tumors, Keep Them in Remission
- Research Discovery Halts Childhood Brain Tumor Before It Forms
- Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Could Leave Traces in the Placenta That Could Affect the Baby's Development
- Music Can Touch the Heart, Even Inside the Womb
Monday, February 3, 2025
- Positive Emotions Plus Deep Sleep Equals Longer-Lasting Perceptual Memories
- A Familiar Face at Childbirth Makes a Difference
- Innovative Program Helps Seniors Manage Stress
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- COVID Lockdowns Disrupted a Crucial Social Skill Among Preschoolers, Trailblazing Study Finds
- The Benefits of Speaking Multiple Languages
- Guided Self-Help Makes Treating Children With Obesity Easier and More Affordable
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Empathy for Other Peoples' Pain Peaks in Young Adulthood
- Innovative One-Minute Video Game Boasts 80% Success Rate in Diagnosing Autism
- Largest Study Ever Done on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Working Memory
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Young Adults More Active After Starting Work, but Sleep Less -- Unless Working from Home
- Preterm Babies Receive Insufficient Pain Management: Study
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Mental Well-Being and Physical Activity Can Form a Positive Cycle
- Targeting Potassium Channel Shows Promise for Treating Brain Tumors
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Smoking Cannabis in the Home Increases Odds of Detectable Levels in Children
- Researchers Track Sharp Increase in Diagnoses for Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiety Use Disorder in Young Adults
- Adults Diagnosed With ADHD May Have Reduced Life Expectancies
- Significant Rise in Mental Health Admissions for Young People in Last Decade
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Your Stroke Risk Might Be Higher If Your Parents Divorced During Your Childhood
- Childhood Epilepsy May Predispose to Memory Disorders Later in Life
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Recommendations for Studying the Impact of AI on Young People's Mental Health
- Treatment for Children With Obesity Has Lasting Effect
- Signposting Children to Weight Management Services Could Happen When Parents Attend an Adult Program
Monday, January 20, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Reducing Teens' Psychological Stress Could Save Billions for U.S. Budget, Study Suggests
- Study Finds Gender Gap With Children When It Comes to Negotiating
- Study Shows Effectiveness of Method to Stem Nearsightedness
- Do Parents Really Have a Favorite Child? Here's What New Research Says
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Fatal Neurodegenerative Disease in Kids Also Affects the Bowel
- New Insights Into the Biology and Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity
- Researchers Identify Three Psychological Profiles That Could Determine the Evolution of Mental, Cognitive and Brain Health in Aging
Friday, January 10, 2025
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Ketamine Use on the Rise in U.S. Adults; New Trends Emerge
- 'Heartbreaking' Impact of COVID on Treatment of Children With Brain Tumors
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Efforts to Reduce Kids' Screen Time Weakened by Unequal Access to Green Space
- 'Sandwich Carers' Experience Decline in Mental and Physical Health
- Acoustic Sensors Find Frequent Gunfire on School Walking Routes
- Risk of Domestic Abuse Increases Over Time for Those Exposed to Childhood Maltreatment
Friday, January 3, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Address Mental Health Concerns in People With Cancer and Addiction
- Study Reveals That Sleep Prevents Unwanted Memories from Intruding
Monday, December 30, 2024
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Friday, December 20, 2024
- AI May Help Researchers With Medical Chart Review, Study Finds
- AI May Help Researchers With Medical Chart Review
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Study Finds Slowing of Age-Related Declines in Older Adults
- Developmental Disorder Discovery Could Lead to Better Treatments for Rett Syndrome
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Genetic Testing Changes Course of Care in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- App Helps Alleviate Mental Health Symptoms in Bereaved Parents
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Heart Rate Activity Influences When Infants Speak
- Almost Three Quarters of Adolescents Experience Depression or Anxiety
- Being Digitally Hyperconnected Causes 'techno-Strain' For Employees
- Teens With a Reduced Response to Rewards Are More Susceptible to Depression
Monday, December 16, 2024
- The Psychological Implications of Big Brother's Gaze
- Naughty or Nice? Many Parents Rely on Threats to Manage Misbehavior -- From No Dessert to No Santa
- Problems Developed Faster Among Gamers Who Started Early
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Mothers Bear the Brunt of the 'mental Load,' Managing 7 in 10 Household Tasks
- Education Scholar Calls for Ecological Shift to 'school Within a School' To Give Students Autonomy Needed for Success
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Mothers' Language Choices Have Double the Impact in Bilingual Families
- Work Satisfaction, Pay Are Worse for Those Who Stutter, Study Finds
- Young Children Less Likely Than Adults to See Discrimination as Harmful, Researchers Find
Monday, December 9, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- College Students' Insomnia Linked More Strongly With Loneliness Than Screen Time
- 20th Century Lead Exposure Damaged American Mental Health
- Perceptions of Parent Cannabis Use Shape Teen Attitudes
- Study Shows Significant Rise in Psychotherapy Use Among Adults, but Gains Are Uneven Across Socioeconomic Groups
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- For Those With CTE, Family History of Mental Illness Tied to Aggression in Middle Age
- Newer Epilepsy Medications Used During Pregnancy Do Not Affect Neurological Development in Children
- Concussions Slow Brain Activity of High School Football Players
Monday, November 25, 2024
- Language Used by Mothers Affects Oxytocin Levels of Infants
- Beyond Screen Time: Complex Factors Shaping Child Development
Friday, November 22, 2024
- Troubling Spike in Severe Pregnancy-Related Complications
- Need a Landing Pad for Helicopter Parenting? Frame Tasks as Learning
- Animal Characters Can Boost Young Children's Psychological Development
- Probiotic May Counteract Fire-Retardant Chemical Damage