Do trees make children smarter? It’s complicated. A new paper suggests the relationship between greenery and cognitive development may not be as straightforward as previously thought by Dwyer Gunn / September 30, 2019
Demonizing tech won’t help us Parents should address technology use with attention to the content and quality of what their teens are doing online by Michaeline Jensen / August 21, 2019
Technology to help combat loneliness and isolation Lana Yarosh is developing augmented reality solutions to facilitate interactions when families are separated Interview by Sabine Gysi / May 2, 2019
“Nutrition affects a child’s brain development and brain plasticity” How does diet affect the development of a child? Martina Frank explains why it is important to raise children’s awareness of healthy food Interview by Zoe Bozzolan-Kenworthy / March 25, 2019
The mental health benefits of living closer to nature Exposure to neighborhood green space during childhood may have a protective effect on mental health as an adult by Meeri Kim / March 8, 2019
Poor sleep affects teens’ development – an easy way to make a difference Adriana Galván talks about her research and an easy way to improve teenagers' sleep Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 22, 2019
The teenage brain: prone to risk-taking or creative? Public perceptions of the “teenage brain” can be self-fulfilling prophecies by Nienke van Atteveldt / January 30, 2019
“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
Self-control: a double-edged sword for high-striving, low-income youth Developmental psychologist Gene Brody talks about 'skin-deep resilience' in African American youth and its negative effects on health Interview by Meeri Kim / January 5, 2018
Some of the most important behaviors are contagious Emily Falk's research looks at how using messages from the media and peer influence can help people make good decisions Interview by Sabine Gysi / November 8, 2017
The mechanics of influence Social neuroscientist Emily Falk uses individual brain responses to predict whether health messaging lands successfully or not Interview by Meeri Kim / July 28, 2017
