Here is a research overview of child care and development research stories that we featured in the Child Care Lounge newsletter in 2015.
How does type of toy affect quantity, quality of language in infant playtime?
Parent Touch, Play And Support in Childhood Vital to Well-being as an Adult
Depression in children changes the brain for life
“Left-Out” Kids Mimic Group Behaviors to Gain Acceptance
Children with specific birth defects at increased risk for abuse
Labor Department announces new aid for ballooning child-care costs
Even PreK Kids Affected By Handling Money
How Parental Absence Alters Children’s Brain Development
Mixed-age classrooms hurt academic progress of older children
Telling Kids to Wait May Not Improve Self-Control
To Prevent Bullying, Focus On Early Childhood
Poor Sleep during Infancy May Predict Developmental Problems
Helping toddlers understand emotion key to development
Simple Changes to Classroom Procedures Helps ADHD Kids
Latino educators stress making early childhood education a priority
Children who are good liars are more intelligent and have better memory skills
Early Stress Impacts Cognition in Low-Income Kids
Household items, toys are key to infant motor skill development
Study finds children eat healthier at daycare centers than at home
Infant Learning: Is More Really Better?
Toddler temperament could be influenced by different types of gut bacteria
New Neuroscience of Childhood Stresses Strong Attachments
MRI shows association between reading to young children and brain activity
Babies As Young As 6 Months Use Mobile Devices For Up To An Hour Each Day
Brain Scan Predicts Language Development in Autism Before Kids Learn to Speak
Early education narrows the achievement gap with younger starts and longer stays
Children less likely to come to the rescue when others are available
Students Who Started Kindergarten Late More Likely to Drop Out, Commit Crimes
New study points to better classrooms for children with disabilities
Study: High-quality early education could reduce costs
Strong Parental Bond Helps Protect Shy Babies from Future Anxiety
Parents May Be Able to Lower Babies’ Autism Risk
Looking at Cute Images Can Improve Focus
Could playing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ and other music improve kids’ brains?
Preschoolers Should Practice Writing Before Entering a Classroom
Pets May Help Improve Social Skills Of Children With Autism
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