development
Harsh discipline harms children: A new study
A recent study has provided insights into the long-term consequences of harsh parenting on a child's mental well-being. The experiment revealed that kids exposed to "hostile" parenting at the age of 3 were 1.5 times more likely to display "high-risk" mental health issues later.
Kate Yakimchuk research parenting children Psychology 12 November 2023
Talking to your infant: A new study on brain development
A recent study has unveiled that parents who engage in more conversation with their infants can have a profound impact on their babies' brain development. Using a combination of MRI scans and audio recordings, the researchers demonstrated that the speech and interaction provided by caregivers are closely linked to the development of an infant's brain, leading to improved language skills in the long run.
Kate Yakimchuk research infants brain Psychology 7 November 2023
Objects can make babies talk more: A new study
A recent study delved into what encourages babies to engage in "baby talk." The research discovered that infants are more inclined to use these early speech sounds, called protophones, when interacting with artificial objects instead of natural ones.
Kate Yakimchuk research children speech Psychology 22 October 2023
Babies imitate because we do the same: A new study on babies' development
A team of scientists conducted a study to learn more about how human brains develop. This study looked at how children learn from others, which is a big part of how humans have become successful over time.
Kate Yakimchuk research children intelligence Psychology 9 October 2023
How music helps infants to develop social skills: A new research
Music is amazing for its relaxing power, but it can also be pretty useful for children's development. Engaging infants through singing offers a valuable way to support social development and interaction, according to a new study.
Kate Yakimchuk research music children Psychology 10 August 2023
Baby talk is similar in many languages: A surprising study
While it might seem that baby talk consists of nonsense, it actually has some characteristics, and they might be similar in different languages. A recent study conducted by the University of York and Aarhus University has discovered that "baby talk" or infant-directed speech exhibits similar characteristics across 36 different languages.
Kate Yakimchuk children research brain Psychology 24 July 2023
Children benefit from pretend games: Learning new skills
Pretend play, often seen as a huge part of child development, has been linked to various skills that can help children in the future. It might be even more beneficial to children's development than we thought.
Kate Yakimchuk research children games upbringing Psychology 23 July 2023
Sometimes protective parenting can actually be good: Unexpected research results
Most people already know that overprotective parenting can damage a child's social life and proper development, but there might also be some benefits of it. Active and caring parenting can have a lasting impact on children's health and well-being, according to a recent study conducted at the University of Georgia.
Kate Yakimchuk research parenting children health Psychology 23 July 2023
Children creating imaginary worlds tend to be more creative: A new study
If your child imagines new worlds and parallel universes when playing, it might be a sign of its creativity and good brain development. New research suggests that a larger percentage of children than previously believed engage in the creation of imaginary parallel worlds, either alone or with friends.
Kate Yakimchuk children creativity brain research Psychology 20 July 2023
Too much TV can actually spoil our kids: Higher risks of addictions
While TV isn't seen as dangerous in the ways it used to be seen a few decades ago, it can actually be harmful to kids. New research shows that kids who watch too much TV have higher risks of becoming addicted when they're older.
Kate Yakimchuk research children tv Psychology 19 July 2023
Unlocking the secrets of early language development: Children and communication
Curious about why some children start talking earlier than others? A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Duke University offers fascinating insights into this phenomenon.
Kate Yakimchuk children research Psychology 19 July 2023
Spending too much time with gadgets can make small children depressed: Not the best way to soothe your child
Lots of modern parents prefer to give gadgets to their kids to distract and calm them, because it seems easy. A study conducted by Michigan Medicine suggests that frequently using digital devices to calm upset children between the ages of 3 and 5 may lead to increased emotional dysregulation in kids, especially boys.
Kate Yakimchuk research children gadgets Psychology 19 July 2023
Babies' Vocal Development: Boys Take the Lead
If you've noticed your son's babbling skills surpassing your daughter's, don't worry—it's all part of normal development, according to a recent study. Boys tend to be more talkative than girls when they're young, but then girls become more talkative as well.
Kate Yakimchuk babies research speech intelligence Psychology 16 July 2023
Useful Recommendations from a Psychologist: How to Develop Memory on Your Own
Memory can deteriorate for various reasons. If you notice any changes, we recommend that you seek help from specialists.
Diana Dashkevich memory brain facts advices Psychology 15 July 2023
Poor children develop differently: How poverty affects brain development
Children from rich families have access to more sources of information, but that's not all. A new study shows that the connection between proper brain development and poverty is even stronger than we used to think.
Kate Yakimchuk children intelligence money research Psychology 1 July 2023
Baby talk appears more often around human-made objects: Unexpected research results
Have you ever wondered how much objects affect your baby's development? A new study shows that human-made items make your baby "talk" more.
Kate Yakimchuk children intelligence research brain Psychology 1 July 2023