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Toxic Protein Made in Unusual Way May Explain Brain Disorder
April 18, 2013 — A bizarre twist on the usual way proteins are made may explain mysterious symptoms in the grandparents of some children with mental disabilities. The discovery may lead to better treatments for older ... > full storyMore: -
Child Psychology
Infant's Health
Child Development
Breastfeeding
Children's Health
Pregnancy and Childbirth
From Mice to Humans, Comfort Is Being Carried by Mom
April 18, 2013 — There is a very good reason mothers often carry their crying babies, pacing the floor, to help them calm down. New research shows that infants experience an automatic calming reaction upon being ... > full storyMore: -
Tell Me Where You're from and I'll Tell You What Tastes You Prefer
April 18, 2013 — The country of residence is a fundamental factor in taste preferences. Children love fatty and sugary foods. Or do they? New research contradicts the idea that all children under the age of ten have ... > full story -
Teens' Brains Are More Sensitive to Rewarding Feedback from Peers
April 17, 2013 — Teenagers are risk-takers -- they're more likely than children or adults to experiment with illicit substances, have unprotected sex, and drive recklessly. But research shows that teenagers have the ... > full story -
Children and Teens With Autism More Likely to Become Preoccupied With Video Games
April 17, 2013 — Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder use screen-based media, such as television and video games, more often than their typically developing peers and are more likely to develop ... > full story -
Harms of Harsh Discipline Are Softened by a Loving Mother
April 17, 2013 — The use of harsh discipline of unwanted behavior in children has long been controversial. Whether verbal (insults, disparaging remarks, threats) or physical (slapping/spanking), harsh discipline at ... > full story -
Light Drinking in Pregnancy Not Linked to Development Problems in Childhood, Study Suggests
April 16, 2013 — Light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study. This study collated data from the Millennium Cohort Study, a national ... > full story -
Migraines in Childhood and Adolescence Associated With Having Colic as an Infant
April 16, 2013 — In a study including children and adolescents six to 18 years of age, those who have experienced migraine headaches were more likely to have had colic as an infant, according to a new ... > full story -
Parents Can Help Their Children Avoid Alcohol Pitfalls During Transition from High School to College
April 16, 2013 — The transition from high school to college is a particularly vulnerable time for alcohol experimentation. A new study looks at which student characteristics may enhance parent-based interventions. ... > full story -
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Standardized Testing Creates 'Toxic Environment' in Schools, Professor Says
April 16, 2013 — Standardized testing has facilitated “an incredibly toxic environment in our schools and in our discourse about education, ultimately turning schools from learning centers to testing ... > full story
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