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Research on a group of Australian preschoolers found more than 40% met the criteria for an anxiety disorder.
The use of polluting household fuels and gas was associated with an increased likelihood of eczema, followed by severe asthma symptoms.
Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues. This can also affect the kids they care for.
Physical activity, screen time and sleep levels for preschoolers in Canada and globally don’t meet recommendations, risking global health challenges. It’s time to get little ones a little more active.
For vulnerable and marginalized groups, access to early learning and child care remains uncertain. Inclusive access must become a top priority to achieve affordable care for all families.
Children learn more science when they watch an AI-powered cartoon character than with a regular Mickey Mouse or Dora the Explorer, a new study finds.
A researcher recreates a famous 1940s doll experiment to probe how Black preschool children view race and themselves – and finds not much has changed.
A study of preschoolers’ understanding of their urban environments suggests their voices should be heard more in city planning.
Having loads of extra quality time with a toddler or preschooler and feeling flustered? Make sure you know how and where to do this basic disciplinary method the right way.
Research shows napping helps young children learn, as well as enhancing their emotional well-being.
We know from research children benefit from two years of preschool, rather than one. Universal access to preschool would also return benefits to the economy, and help parents with childcare costs.
Children feel less frustrated and are allowed to be creative and expressive in spaces where they make choices.
Providing text-message tips to parents on how to make their children stronger readers can make a difference, but only if parents don’t get too many or too few text messages, researchers find.
Early STEM skills are as important as early literacy skills. Parents can help their preschoolers develop STEM skills by working these simple techniques into everyday activities.
A picky eater need not ruin dinner and drive parents crazy. Two nutrition experts offer simple strategies for happier and healthier family mealtimes.
Despite good progress in recent years, there is still more to do, including improving access to early childhood education for three-year-olds.
While spending has grown for preschools, schools and universities, vocational education misses out.
A study with pre-school children found that their motivation and interest improved when they believed they were part of a group.
Children feel sympathy for others from an early age. Two development psychologists explain how children can learn, based on feelings of sympathy, how to act more thoughtfully.
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Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Hawaii
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Associate Professor of Applied Nutrition, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph
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Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
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Associate professor Early Childhood and Primary Education, University of Canberra
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Investigator, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Toronto
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Post Doctoral Fellow, California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Research Investigator, University of Michigan
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Senior lecturer, Music education, North-West University
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Research Scientist, University of Washington
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Director, Peter Noonan Policy Impact Program, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Professor of Education, CQUniversity Australia
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
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Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
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Burke and Elizabeth High Baker Professor of Child Developmental Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis