Better child care results in better science grades: A new study connects good-quality child care and academic success

It's clear that kids from loving families with higher income tend to have better grades, and now it's been further proven by scientists.

The new research claims that kids who were better taken care of tend to have better grades later in life.

Let's find out more.

Early years affect our lives a lot

Receiving high-quality child care during early years of childhood can have long-term benefits for children's success in fields like science, technology, engineering, and various math subjects, especially for people from low-income backgrounds, according to a study by the APA.

The Study, led by Andres S. Bustamante from the University of California Irvine, analyzed data from about 1000 families over a span of several years.

It found that caregiving quality, including cognitive stimulation and caregiver sensitivity, predicted greater achievement in many subjects during elementary and even high school.

Make sure you provide good care for your children to increase their chances to succeed later in life

This study highlight the importance of investing in quality child care and early childhood education to support STEM learning and bridge the gap for underrepresented populations in STEM fields.
 

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• 9 July 2023

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