How does poor sleep quality affect children’s ability to learn? Jared Saletin discusses why sleep is so important for children and adolescents Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 15, 2019
More sensitive people are also more responsive to positive experiences Michael Pluess studies individual differences in sensitivity to experiences Interview by Sabine Gysi / January 23, 2019
“One-on-one relationships of trust have been missing in these kids’ lives” Lucia Kossarova explains how building long-term trusting relationships benefits institutionalized children in Slovakia Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 17, 2018
“Psychosocial wellbeing is necessary to reach one’s full potential” Noreen Huni talks about helping children in sub-Saharan Africa learn to feel good about themselves Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 12, 2018
“In a just society, young people should be given access to opportunities” Luke Dowdney, founder of Fight for Peace, talks about youth gun violence as a public health issue, and how to affect systemic change Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 10, 2018
Parental migration and the children left behind Children whose parents are working abroad may suffer long-lasting consequences by Alina Botezat / November 30, 2018
Should we feed our children bacteria? Probiotics may be a promising avenue for promoting brain development and boosting learning by Carolina de Weerth / November 28, 2018
Neglect in early childhood has deep effects on how body and brain develop Megan Gunnar explains how the body modifies its stress physiology in response to harsh or supportive environments Interview by Sabine Gysi / November 26, 2018
“We can no longer afford to neglect early childhood education” High-quality child care is crucial for a well-functioning society and economy, according to Martin Hafen Interview by Sylvana Klang / November 21, 2018
Descendants bear imprints of ancestral traumas Brian Dias explains how post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety can be passed on from one generation to the next Interview by Sabine Gysi / November 19, 2018
School bullying An ongoing issue that requires prevention and intervention by Annie Brookman-Byrne / October 8, 2018
Helping little learners to succeed How to support teachers in promoting children’s executive skills at an early stage by Michelle Downes / October 1, 2018
