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How did this strange new world affect babies born during the height of the pandemic? Our research sought to find out.
Early childhood poverty is in fact a risk factor for lower educational attainment, poorer cognition and worse mental health.
It’s not easy talking to kids about the cost-of-living crunch. Many fear landing their kids with a lifelong ‘scarcity mindset’, where a person is cursed with a feeling spending money is always wrong.
There is a link between huge amounts of parental attention and the development of narcissistic traits in children.
It is becoming increasingly clear that ADHD comes with self-control problems, suggesting therapy should be offered alongside drugs.
While some children can be convinced to send their old toys to the op shop, or give clothes to younger friends to wear, other kids really struggle. Here’s why – and how parents and guardians can help.
Drag Queen Story Time events have faced backlash and protests recently. But contrary to misconceptions, these events can support child development and promote acceptance.
The advantages and disadvantages of summer-born children entering school outside their peer group.
Here’s how to get babies and toddlers chatting.
Motives for stealing need to be explored and understood before deciding on a course of action, as it’s not necessarily a sign of moral failure.
Attachment theory is often invoked in child protection investigations – in a simplified and overconfident manner.
Parents should keep an eye on how screen-based activities influence their child’s development and behaviour.
How should we understand what toys or ‘loose part’ materials support children’s play, and what’s the relationship of parents’ education and income to this? A study aims to find out.
Emotion-focused parenting programs can enhance parents’ ability to positively affect their children’s emotional development.
A study following Ontario students between 2004 and 2012 can help policymakers ensure all students get the supports they need when they need them.
At about four, children start to understand that someone’s behaviour depends on what that person believes.
Kids need to learn when little lies are the right choice. But research suggests parents may not be clear in the messages they send about how they value the truth.
There are many benefits to being bilingual.
Newborns are more musical than previously thought.
Top contributors
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Deputy Director, The Kids Research Institute Australia, Professor of Autism Research, The University of Western Australia
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
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Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
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Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology, University of Leeds
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Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Scientist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence/ Computer Science, Fudan University
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Director, Center for Community Child Health Royal Children's Hospital; Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne; Theme Director Population Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Essex
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Assistant Professor in Psychology, Bond University
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Senior Industry Fellow, School of Education, RMIT University
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Associate professor, Monash University
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Inaugural Roberta Holmes Professor, La Trobe University