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How you help a child go to sleep is related to their behavioral development, finds new study

November 24, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Image: yamasan0708/Shutterstock.com A group of international researchers examined parental methods to help toddlers sleep [...]

Skipping breakfast at home may increase chance of kids and teens developing psychosocial health problems

August 23, 2022 // 0 Comments

By K.E.D Coan, science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Eating breakfast at home is linked with fewer behavioral problems in young people, reports a new nationwide study from [...]

Children may instinctively know how to do division even before hitting the books, study finds

February 25, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Peter Rejcek, science writer Image: Fizkes/Shutterstock.com Beginning at an early age, children can perform simple mathematical calculations using an intuitive ability to [...]

Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby’s microbiome and obesity risk

January 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby’s microbiome and obesity risk, finds new study in Frontiers in Nutrition [...]

Requirement for adults to wear masks in schools has major impact on Covid-19 transmissions, study finds

December 20, 2021 // 0 Comments

Requirement for adults to wear masks in schools has major impact on Covid-19 transmissions, finds new study in Frontiers in Public Health [...]

Infographic: How grid cells in the brain help us navigate the world

November 5, 2021 // 0 Comments

Image: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com Have you ever asked yourself what is it in our brains that actually helps us navigate in the world? Helping us answer that [...]

Anita Conti – The Lady of the Sea

December 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

We invite you to read the compelling (forgotten) story of the first female oceanographer: Anita Conti. [...]

Coronavirus infection in children – it may not start with a cough

May 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Gastrointestinal symptoms, coupled with a fever or history of exposure to COVID-19, could indicate coronavirus infection in children: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

Little scientists: children prefer books that explain why and how things happen

April 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

Books rich in causal information could help increase their motivation to read: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Socially apart, learning together

April 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

As schools across the world close during the Coronavirus pandemic, how will young people continue to learn? [...]

Mother nose best

March 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Child body odor provides olfactory clues to mothers about child's developmental stage: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Connectedness to nature makes children happier

February 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

Encourages children to display more sustainable behaviors, and gives greater levels of happiness: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Therapeutic horseback riding combined with cognitive exercises can help children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders

January 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

Novel combination improves the motor skills of young people with neurodevelopmental disorders: Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Baby’s first breath: a new method for helping preemies to breathe

December 12, 2019 // 1 Comment

Two joint papers demonstrate that administering oxygen can help premature babies breathe independently sooner: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

What does it mean to have an invisible condition?

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

This article Collection will give kids an understanding about different invisible conditions and their support strategies. [...]

Honey, I ate the kids: the sweet side of filial cannibalism

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Why do some animals eat or abandon their offspring? According to researchers at the University of Tennessee and the University of Oxford, these might actually be forms of parental care; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

Blindfolded training could help doctors save young lives

February 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Doctors' leadership in pediatric resuscitation improved most when they wore a blindfold during simulation training; Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

Study highlights potential benefits of continuous EEG monitoring for infant patients

January 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

In a large cohort of child ICU patients with continuous brain monitoring, nearly half of those younger than 14 months were found to have suffered seizures -- many of which were asymptomatic; Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

Autism is associated with zinc deficiency in early development — now a study links the two

December 6, 2018 // 3 Comments

Frontiers in Neuroscience: Researchers have discovered a mechanistic link between zinc, autism risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections associated with autism spectrum disorders

Researchers have discovered a mechanistic link between zinc, risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections in autism; Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience [...]

Could thyroid screening make your baby smarter?

November 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Endocrinology: A new review highlights growing evidence that universal thyroid testing in early pregnancy will reduce obstetric complications and safeguard fetal brain development -- but what are the risks?

A new review highlights growing evidence for universal thyroid testing in early pregnancy; Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]

Understanding traumatic injury to the human brain

September 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

"We hope that with this article Collection, kids will understand how to protect themselves from Traumatic Brain Injury." [...]

Virtual reality could help doctors spot child abuse

August 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Image of doctor wearing virtual reality glasses. VR could become a vital tool for training doctors to look out for hard-to-detect signs of child abuse: Frontiers in Robotics and AI

The VR environment allowed doctors to interact with virtual, avatar patients in the same way as they would in a 'real' consultation: Frontiers in Robotics and AI [...]

Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development

August 10, 2018 // 1 Comment

Frontiers in Pediatrics: Researchers show that regular physical activity without shoes may improve children's and adolescents' balancing and jumping skills

Regular physical activity without shoes may improve children's and adolescents' balancing and jumping skills: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

Saliva test could improve diabetes control and treatment

August 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Physiology: Proteins in saliva can identify uncontrolled type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents -- helping to both predict and prevent complications associated with the disease

Proteins in saliva can identify type 1 diabetes in children, helping to predict and prevent complications associated with the disease: Frontiers in Physiology. [...]

Changing students’ attitudes to mathematics improves test scores

May 29, 2018 // 1 Comment

Frontiers in Education: Changing children's attitudes to mathematics improves academic achievement

Stanford study shows that a free, online course can change students' mindsets about their math abilities and increase academic achievement: Frontiers in Education [...]

Risk factors involved in the early onset and severity of childhood obesity

May 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Childhood obesity is linked to a family history of obesity, high blood pressure and lipid levels, type 2 diabetes and heart disease: Frontiers in Endocrinology

Childhood obesity is linked to a family history of obesity, cardiovascular and metabolic disease: Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]

Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls

May 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Gender differences in how teachers perceive playful children can have damaging effects on playful boys: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Children are as fit as endurance athletes

April 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Study shows how young children can run around all day: their muscles resist fatigue and recover in the same way as elite endurance athletes: Frontiers in Physiology [...]

Music lessons improve children’s cognitive skills and academic performance

April 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

Structured music lessons significantly enhance children's cognitive abilities which lead to improved academic performance: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Childhood aggression linked to deficits in executive function

April 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Primary school kids with lower planning and self-restraint skills are more likely to show increased aggression in middle childhood, report University of Potsdam researchers in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific math activities at home

March 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific mathematics activities at home

The more parents engage in math activities with their children, the higher their early numeracy performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Overweight children more likely to underestimate their body size

January 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

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Research suggests that overweight children are more likely to underestimate their body size: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Children more engaged and attentive following outdoor lesson in nature

January 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

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Outdoor lessons allowed teachers to teach uninterrupted for almost twice as long during a subsequent indoor lesson, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Do violent communities foster violent children?

November 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Children and adolescents regularly confronted with violence have a greater tendency to show antisocial behavior, shows a study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

Trends in kids’ fitness not as bad as assumed

November 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

The motor performance of young children has only partly declined over the past decade, says a report in Frontiers in Pediatrics. [...]

Review finds poor compliance with helmet use in baseball and softball

November 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Serious brain injuries occur once in about every 2,000 baseball and softball games reports a study in Frontiers in Neurology. [...]

Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality

October 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]

HIV infection, even with antiretroviral therapy, appears to damage a growing child’s brain

October 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

HIV-positive children who started ART by the age of 18 months show ongoing disruptions in white matter development, shows a study in Frontiers in Neuroanatomy [...]

Maternal diet could affect kids’ brain reward circuitry

September 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Children from high-fat diet mothers have altered brain circuitry into adulthood. Research from Frontiers in Endocrinology explains how a preference for unhealthy foods can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy. [...]

Google Glass app helps autistic children with social interactions

September 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

Wearable technology described in Frontiers in Robotics and AI can recognize conversational prompts and provide the user with suitable responses. [...]

Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles

September 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Touchscreen tablet educational apps for children

Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world. [...]

Iconic words critical to vocabulary acquisition in young children

September 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

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Words whose form is linked to their meaning are critical to effective language learning in young children, finds a study in Frontiers in Communication. [...]

Preventing exercise-induced bronchospasm

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Research in Frontiers in Pediatrics identifies the best ways to diagnose, prevent and treat exercise-induced bronchospasm in children with and without asthma. [...]

Inattentive kids show worse grades in later life

September 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

A study of young kids, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that inattentiveness is linked to poor grades up to 10 years later. [...]

Brain injury in kids might lead to alcohol abuse

August 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents could lead to alcohol abuse in later life

Researchers find evidence that traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents could be a risk-factor for alcohol abuse in later life [...]

Is it okay for children to count on their fingers?

July 4, 2017 // 2 Comments

Frontiers in Education study suggests finger training intervention combined with exposure to number representations supports quantitative skills development [...]

Assessing and addressing the impact of childhood trauma

June 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

Dr. Danessa Mayo and colleagues offers a model of the trauma-psychosis risk cycle that results from experiencing childhood trauma, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.

A comprehensive literature review, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, helps us to understand why childhood trauma leads to an increased risk for psychosis. [...]

Playground politics — what drives rejection amongst children?

May 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

New research, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Psychology, explores playground rejection amongst school children.

New study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that it's not what a child does that leads to rejection, but how other children feel about it. [...]

How do toddlers learn best from touchscreens?

May 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

Smartphones and tablets have become so pervasive that, even in lower-income households, 90% of American children have used a touchscreen by the age of 2.

New research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows that touchscreens can either help or hinder learning in toddlers. [...]

How can children’s active exploration of the world influence development?

May 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Challenging some established theories on child development, a collection of research articles—published in Frontiers in Psychology—shows how as a child learns to master motor skills, other areas of development can improve over time.

Research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows motor skills impact growth beyond physical health, such as language, math and social behavior. [...]