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Child Development
3 stories about Child Development that passed the news check, newest first.
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The link between genes and kids’ IQ shifts as they grow up, large study finds
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour finds that genetic variants associated with children's thinking, learning and problem-solving change in their associations between early childhood and adolescence.
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Shouting, hitting, and taking away privileges are linked to toddlers’ behavior problems across 14 countries
A study of mothers and toddlers in 14 countries found that mothers who reported more frequent shouting, hitting, or removing privileges tended to report more behavioural and emotional difficulties in their children.
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Unpredictable home lives are linked to children’s mental health problems, beyond abuse and neglect
A five-question screen on unpredictable childhood experiences identified mental health risks in some children that a standard adversity questionnaire did not flag.
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