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Published First recognition of self in the mirror is spurred by touch
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Most babies begin recognizing themselves in mirrors when they are about a-year-and-a-half old. This kind of self-recognition is an important developmental milestone, and now scientists have discovered a key driver for it: experiences of touch.
Published Study takes wider view at household size, children's development
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Scientists are taking a more detailed look at how children's language development is influenced by the number of people in their households, evaluating the impact of the adult-to-child ratio within each residence. American demographics have shifted significantly in the last 40 years, with many more children living in homes with extended families. Greater household density -- the ratio of people to bedrooms in a home -- has been shown to have a negative effect on children's language development.
Published Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night's sleep. But despite the best of intentions, quality sleep can elude us, sometimes to the point where it can contribute to serious health issues. Now, a new study shows that getting a good night's sleep is tied to how you structure your day, with exercise at the heart of sleep quality.
Published Early vocabulary size is genetically linked to ADHD, literacy, and cognition
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Are genetic factors underlying children's language development linked to later-life outcomes? In a genome-wide analysis, an international research team found genetic associations between children's early vocabulary size and later-life ADHD, literacy, and general cognition. These associations changed dynamically across the first three years of life. Both producing more words in infancy and understanding fewer words in toddlerhood were associated with a higher risk of ADHD.
Published Intervention reduces likelihood of developing postpartum anxiety and depression by more than 70%
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Results from a large clinical trial show that an intervention for anxiety provided to pregnant women living in Pakistan significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression, or both six weeks after birth.
Published Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source While it's not surprising to spot teens wearing headphones and earbuds, it's also becoming a widespread trend among younger children, a national poll suggests.
Published Living in violent neighborhoods affects children's brain development
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence can affect children's development by changing the way that a part of the brain detects and responds to potential threats, potentially leading to poorer mental health and other negative outcomes, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Published Maternal mental conditions drive climbing death rate in U.S., evidence review finds
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers culled years of data demonstrating that maternal mental illness is an under-recognized contributor to the death of new mothers. They are calling for urgent action to address this public health crisis.
Published Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have found a correlation between early signs of adrenal puberty in first-born daughters and their mothers' having experienced high levels of prenatal stress. They did not find the same result in boys or daughters who were not first-born.
Published To boost a preschooler's language skills, consider reminiscing
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Book sharing is a popular way parents engage young children in conversation. However, not all parents are comfortable with book sharing and not all children like having books read to them. Research provides an alternative. To boost the quality of a preschooler's language experience and skills, consider reminiscing with them. Findings show reminiscing is very good at eliciting high quality speech from parents, and in many ways, is just as good as book sharing (wordless picture books).
Published How parents can help prevent the development of ADHD symptoms
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Parents of young children with an excitable or exuberant temperament could adapt their parenting style to help moderate their child's potential development of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.
Published Patterns of brain connectivity differ between pre-term and term babies
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new scanning study of 390 babies has shown distinct patterns between term and pre-term babies in the moment-to-moment activity and connectivity of brain networks.
Published Early drawing and building skills linked to enhanced education and behavior in children
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Fine motor skills in young children are linked to better GCSE scores and fewer behavioral problems in childhood and adolescence, according to a new study.
Published Study suggests secret for getting teens to listen to unsolicited advice
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study may hold a secret for getting your teenager to listen to appreciate your unsolicited advice. The study, which included 'emerging adults' -- those in their late teens and early 20s -- found teens will appreciate parents' unsolicited advice, but only if the parent is supportive of their teens' autonomy.
Published Navigating the 'big little leap' to kindergarten
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source No matter how well children are prepared for kindergarten, their transition to the classroom during the first few months plays a key role in their success, a new study suggests.
Published Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression, anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiences
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study sought to identify factors that would bolster resilience for marginalized and minoritized youth, using data from the Boricua Youth Study, a longitudinal study following three generations of families over 20 years in both Puerto Rico and the South Bronx, New York.
Published More siblings mean poorer mental health for teens
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Teens from larger families have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large analysis of children in the United States and China. The details of the pattern vary depending on factors such as the spacing of sibling ages and the age of the siblings. But the fact that the overall pattern was found in both countries is striking.
Published Putting your toddler in front of the TV? You might hurt their ability to process the world around them, new data suggests
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being overwhelmed by sensations like loud sounds or bright lights, according to recent data.
Published Seizures identified as potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source In a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have identified brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, as a potential cause.
Published Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. Studies have shown that 50%-65% of women in North America and Europe take acetaminophen during pregnancy. A new study explored the relationship between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language outcomes in early childhood. It found that increasing acetaminophen use was associated with language delays.