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Harsh Parenting Disrupts Kids’ Biological Stress Regulation
science11 days ago

Harsh Parenting Disrupts Kids’ Biological Stress Regulation

A Penn State study of 129 mother–child pairs found that harsh parenting undermines the natural shift toward self-regulation in preschoolers by increasing external biological regulation and slowing stress recovery, as measured by respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA). Less-harsh parenting shows the mother’s physiological influence waning with age, while harsher parenting leads to greater RSA inertia and stronger reliance on caregiver regulation, highlighting intergenerational risk for regulatory problems and suggesting self-regulation as an intervention target.

via Neuroscience News|
#child-development#co-regulation#harsh-parenting
Rapid Early Growth: Neanderthal Infants Reached Toddler Size by Six Months
science1 month ago

Rapid Early Growth: Neanderthal Infants Reached Toddler Size by Six Months

Analysis of Amud 7, a six‑month‑old Neanderthal infant from Israel, shows the baby’s body and brain were already the size of a modern one‑year‑old (about 880 cc), indicating Neanderthals grew up much faster in the first years of life. The rapid early growth was likely fueled by high caloric needs and early solid-food introduction around five–six months, helping Neanderthals reach physical independence in harsh Ice Age conditions. This pattern appears consistent across other Neanderthal infants, though by about age seven their developmental trajectory converges with Homo sapiens, suggesting differences in life-history timing rather than overall brain/body size. The findings point to regulatory differences in shared genes guiding development rather than a wholly separate genetic blueprint.

via ZME Science|
#amud-7#child-development#growth-rate
Pandemic-era Slowdown in Kids’ Executive Function, Study Finds
science2 months ago

Pandemic-era Slowdown in Kids’ Executive Function, Study Finds

A Harvard-led longitudinal study of 3,107 children in Massachusetts (2018–2023) found that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly slowed the development of executive function in kids aged 3–11, with growth rates below typical norms across all income levels, suggesting a systemic ‘cognitive stall’ that may underlie ongoing academic and behavioral challenges and requiring targeted, systemic support to rebuild foundational skills.

via Neuroscience News|
#child-development#covid-19#executive-function
From plushie to psychology: Punch and the roots of attachment theory
science3 months ago

From plushie to psychology: Punch and the roots of attachment theory

A viral video of Punch the baby macaque clinging to a soft plush toy echoes Harry Harlow’s 1950s experiments, illustrating that emotional nourishment and caregiving shape attachment more than food alone; the piece ties this to modern attachment theory and reflects on the ethical considerations of early primate research.

via The Conversation|
#attachment-theory#child-development#emotional-nourishment
US educators and communities grapple with ICE raids and immigration fears
education5 months ago

US educators and communities grapple with ICE raids and immigration fears

The article discusses how the US deportation policies under President Trump have threatened the livelihoods of immigrant teachers, many of whom work in early childhood education, and highlights the potential negative impacts on students' development and emotional well-being, as well as the efforts of schools to adapt and protect their staff and students.

via Al Jazeera|
#child-development#deportation#education