A matter of balance How couples’ positive and negative interactions affect child development by Martina Zemp / March 9, 2018
“Neuroscientists find that early stress affects brain development” Paul Tough looks at how environmental stress affects children’s ability to learn and what helps them succeed despite adverse conditions Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 11, 2017
Does sleep improve language learning in infants? New research suggests that the amount of sleep at an early age is directly related to infants’ language development by Ines Wilhelm / November 27, 2017
Toys will be toys Tackling gender stereotypes in childhood is tough by Angela Saini / November 17, 2017
Don’t let government come between dads and kids "To avoid the obstacles created by our government, a father with young children needs more than a warm heart and lots of patience" by Jack O’Sullivan / November 10, 2017
Are children born with an innate sense of morality? Paul Bloom talks about his research on how morality works and how it develops in babies Interview by Alexandra Güntzer / November 1, 2017
Play in childhood supports same skills that underlie scientific reasoning Children’s curiosity and scientific reasoning skills are affected when early playful experiences are cut short Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 25, 2017
How do certain gene variants shape kids’ development and life outcomes? Understanding education-associated gene variants could help to devise interventions that will promote positive development for all children Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 18, 2017
Space: A natural and easy way to boost learning and memory Research findings in spatial cognition might help to enhance children’s everyday learning by Koleen McCrink / October 9, 2017
Understanding adult learning is key to quality in early child development We learn best when we are observed and receive supportive feedback. This holds true for the parents and teachers who educate our children Interview by Sabine Gysi / September 27, 2017
The relationship between a parent’s words and child executive function Research shows that the quality of maternal language input may explain lower executive function in children from poorer households by Meeri Kim / September 25, 2017
The memories that define who we are Psychologist Patricia Bauer explains the importance of autobiographical memory and how early it develops in children Interview by Meeri Kim / September 18, 2017
