News tagged with early childhood
'Look at that!' -- ravens use gestures, too
Pointing and holding up objects in order to attract attention has so far only been observed in humans and our closest living relatives, the great apes. Simone Pika from the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology and Thomas ...
Nov 29, 2011 |
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Challenging the limits of learning: Human mind vs. yardstick of a machine
Although we're convinced that baby is brilliant when she mutters her first words, cognitive scientists have been conducting a decades-long debate about whether or not human beings actually "learn" language.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 19, 2011 |
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Breastfeeding duration and weaning diet may shape child's body composition
Variations in both milk feeding and in the weaning diet are linked to differences in growth and development, and they have independent influences on body composition in early childhood, according to a new study accepted for ...
May 28, 2009 |
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Large-scale early education linked to higher living standards and crime prevention 25 years later
High-quality early education has a strong, positive impact well into adulthood, according to research led by Arthur Reynolds, co-director of the Human Capital Research Collaborative and professor of child development, and ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 09, 2011 |
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Childhood anxiety can be prevented with early intervention
A team of researchers from Macquarie University has found that early intervention with parents of children at risk for anxiety and related disorders can potentially make the difference in whether a child will go on to develop ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 20, 2010 |
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How languages are built
Parents are often amazed by the speed at which children acquire language in early childhood, becoming fluent around three years of age. Compare this with the average adult attempting to acquire a second language, ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 08, 2011 |
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The un-favorite child
(PhysOrg.com) -- “Mom always liked you best.” The Smothers Brothers aside, chances are if you’ve got a sibling, this is something you’ve either heard or said at some point in your life. Many people feel that ...
Jan 19, 2009 |
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Researchers find simple camera enhances preschool learning
(PhysOrg.com) -- Three Penn State Harrisburg faculty researchers have proven an educational program built around a simple disposable camera enhances learning for both children and teachers in preschool settings.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 20, 2009 |
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Early childhood diet may influence future health
If you have trouble keeping weight off and you're wondering why - the surprising answer may well be the cheeseburgers you ate - when you were a toddler.
Jan 14, 2009 |
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Processed food diet in early childhood may lower subsequent IQ
A diet, high in fats, sugars, and processed foods in early childhood may lower IQ, while a diet packed full of vitamins and nutrients may do the opposite, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology an ...
Feb 07, 2011 |
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Early childhood education important for sustainable development
Early childhood education can play a key role in relation to change when the world fails to adopt a sustainable approach economically, ecologically and socially.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2010 |
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For 4-year-olds, interactions with teacher key to gains
Pre-kindergartners who spend much of their classroom day engaged in so-called free-choice play with little input from teachers make smaller gains in early language and math skills than children who receive input from teachers ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 15, 2010 |
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Tensions between teacher preparation programs identified
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study conducted by researchers in Penn State's College of Education and College of Health and Human Development identifies several challenges and tensions for Early Childhood Education teacher education ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 04, 2011 |
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Poverty-related stress affects readiness for school
Stress in the lives of poor children is one cause of the early achievement gap in which children from low-income homes start school behind their more advantaged classmates.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 26, 2011 |
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Why mothers who are 'happier in themselves' make more successful parents
(PhysOrg.com) -- They say money can't buy you happiness -- but it seems that being 'happy in yourself' can make you a more successful mum, regardless of your financial circumstances, according to new research ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 10, 2010 |
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Early childhood
Early childhood is a stage in human development. It generally includes toddlerhood and some time afterwards. Play age is an unspecific designation approximately within the scope of early childhood.
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