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A brief childhood window shows how boys learn to hide their feelings
psychology2 days ago

A brief childhood window shows how boys learn to hide their feelings

A Space Daily article summarizes Judy Y. Chu’s ethnographic study of six boys from ages four to six, noting that children in this window are highly perceptive and openly expressive, but over the next two years they become more guarded as they learn to align with masculine norms that de-emphasize warmth. The piece connects these findings to similar patterns observed in girls and later adolescence, while stressing that the research is not a causal a priori and does not predict individual outcomes.

via Space Daily|
#boys#child-development#emotional-expression
Longer exclusive breastfeeding linked to fewer ADHD symptoms in children, study finds
health11 days ago

Longer exclusive breastfeeding linked to fewer ADHD symptoms in children, study finds

A Norwegian study of over 37,000 children found that exclusive breastfeeding for up to six months is associated with lower ADHD symptoms at ages 3, 5, and 8, with stronger effects in girls; any breastfeeding helps, but longer exclusive duration shows greater benefits, though the study is observational and cannot prove causation, prompting calls for further research.

via Euronews|
#adhd#breastfeeding#child-development
Early screen time linked to weaker later learning, new research warns
health11 days ago

Early screen time linked to weaker later learning, new research warns

A study from Inserm and the National University of Singapore, backed by the WHO and the American Academy of Pediatrics, reports that high screen time during infancy and school-entry age is associated with poorer later academic performance and weaker working memory, with effects most pronounced around age six; a separate UK study from iADDICT links under-two screen exposure to adverse health outcomes and calls for a baby screen-time risk assessment, underscoring that limiting early screen time and modeling healthy habits is important while acknowledging limited, supervised use in some contexts.

via New York Post|
#academic-performance#child-development#health
Maternal heart health linked to child development; low heart health raises delay risk by 62%
health17 days ago

Maternal heart health linked to child development; low heart health raises delay risk by 62%

A study of over 8,000 mothers finds that poorer cardiovascular health is associated with higher rates of developmental delays in children by age 4 (8.8% delays for high‑cardiovascular-health moms vs 16.8% for low‑health moms), a 62% increased risk. Delays affected communication, motor, and social skills. Experts urge improving heart health before and during pregnancy through diet (Mediterranean), regular exercise, adequate sleep, and avoiding smoking to potentially improve lifelong outcomes for both mother and child.

via nypost.com|
#child-development#health#heart-health
Harsh Parenting Disrupts Kids’ Biological Stress Regulation
science1 month 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
science2 months 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
science3 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
science4 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
education6 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