Leveraging technology can make a difference in refugee children’s lives Psychologist Selcuk Sirin explains how digital games can improve mental health and educational outcomes of Syrian refugee children in Turkey Interview by Gelgia Fetz Fernandes / August 18, 2017
To what extent does poverty compromise children’s development? An extensive clinical trial that will follow children from birth and test them at age three will provide answers Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 9, 2017
Helping war-affected young people build skills for coping and resilience Theresa Betancourt explains what challenges children from war zones encounter and how successful reintegration could look like Interview by Cathrin Jerie / August 4, 2017
Marshmallows aren’t likely to fix low-income kids’ real problems It's not all about self-control. Children's decisions are driven instead by the forces of evidence and expectations by Celeste Kidd / July 31, 2017
Timely data analysis needed to create education policy Matthew Chingos, director of Urban Institute's Education Policy program, on the importance of timely data in making sound policy decisions Interview by Julianne Hill / June 28, 2017
The challenges of growing up in poverty Psychologist Gary Evans talks about the influence of childhood poverty on biology, health, and development Interview by Meeri Kim / May 15, 2017
Learning through play Let children play and learn – within the family and with peers! by Erika Dähler / May 10, 2017
”Health care for young children pays large social dividends” Economist Janet Currie explains why health insurance for children leads to better outcomes in adulthood Interview by Simon Sommer / April 25, 2017
Research needs to focus on the positive outcome rather than on the problem What does success look like should be the central question when designing child development research and programs Interview by Cathrin Jerie / April 22, 2017
The devastating impact of neglect on foster children Psychologist Philip Fisher studies how foster care affects children’s neurobiological and psychological development Interview by Meeri Kim / April 20, 2017
The inner workings of the dyslexic brain Neuroscientist John Gabrieli uses brain imaging to discover key differences in children with dyslexia that could point to new interventions Interview by Meeri Kim / April 3, 2017
Applying academic insights to the real world Anthony Barrows, Managing Director at ideas42, explains how the non-profit consulting firm leverages its roots in behavioral science Interview by Meeri Kim / March 30, 2017
