Smarter brains run on sparsely connected neurons
The more intelligent a person, the fewer connections there are between the neurons in his cerebral cortex. This is the […]
New research from Florida State University, investigating how women use gossip to compete in the realm of romance, offers insights […] A brain-imaging study offers new support for the idea that infants can accurately track other people’s beliefs. When 7-month-old infants […] States with stricter firearm laws have lower rates of firearm-related deaths in children, according to cross-sectional analyses to be presented […] Children with greater parent communication in early adolescence have less harmful alcohol use and emotional eating in young adulthood, according […] An innovative book distribution program that provides free children’s books in low-income neighborhoods, combined with supportive adults who encourage reading, […] The Personal and Community Relationships Laboratory (Laboratorio de Redes Personales y Comunidades) at the University of Seville has published a […] The federal government spends an estimated $55 billion annually on dealing with the effects of childhood exposure to domestic violence, […] Teens who admit to texting while driving may be convinced to reduce risky cellphone use behind the wheel when presented […] Children and young people under 25 who are victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to self-harm and […]Child Psychology
Idle talk or fierce competition? Research finds women use gossip as a weapon in rivalries
New evidence that infants track others’ mental states
Stricter state firearms laws associated with lower pediatric mortality rates from firearms: Pediatric providers could play pivotal roles in educating parents about pediatric firearm safety
Childhood communication enhances brain development, protecting against harmful behaviors
Proximity to books and adult support enhance children’s learning opportunities
Students’ social relationships in the last year of secondary education: Having less cohesive personal networks in high school makes students more open to new relationships at university
Exposure to domestic violence costs US government $55 billion each year: Exposure to domestic violence carries long-term consequences for both children and society
How do you get teens to stop cellphone use while driving? Survey says, show them the money: Teen attitudes suggests most are willing stop texting while driving with an app-based strategy and financial incentives, but are not willing to give up music and navigation apps
Young victims of cyberbullying twice as likely to attempt suicide and self-harm, study finds