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The latest on genetics, health, neuroscience and psychology in child and youth development
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When children begin to value expertise

Mallory Locklear / 18 December 2017
Article Development Parenting and childcare
Mojpe, pixabay.com, CC0 1.0

“Just being around peers seems to encourage curiosity”

Sabine Gysi / 15 December 2017
Interview Development 21st century skills
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“Neuroscientists find that early stress affects brain development”

Caroline Smrstik Gentner / 11 December 2017
Interview Development Equity
Paul Tough, The Lavin Agency

Attentive learners’ brains are on the same wavelength

Sabine Gysi / 8 December 2017
Interview Development Neuroscience
Suzanne Dikker. Image: Sy Abudu / NYU

The benefits of paid parental leave for children’s well-being

Meeri Kim / 4 December 2017
Interview Development Mental health
Darin Barry, flickr.com, CC-BY 2.0

In Britain, life expectancy of poorest children is 8-9 years shorter

Sabine Gysi / 29 November 2017
Interview Development Education policy
Candice Odgers

Does sleep improve language learning in infants?

Ines Wilhelm / 27 November 2017
Article Development Language
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Brain training for children

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 24 November 2017
Opinion Learning & Education Development Education technology
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Some children are biologically more sensitive to their environment

Sabine Gysi / 22 November 2017
Interview Development Equity
Tom Boyce, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco

Toys will be toys

Angela Saini / 17 November 2017
Opinion Development Parenting and childcare
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Auditioning for the brain

Elisabeth Wenger / 14 November 2017
Article Development Neuroscience
Jeff Golden, flickr.com, CC BY-SA2.0

Don’t let government come between dads and kids

Jack O’Sullivan / 10 November 2017
Opinion Development Education policy
Colin Bowern, flickr.com, CCBY2.0

Explore the latest news, research and opinions about child development and learning

Hidden bias in standardized tests

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 24 April 2025
Interview Learning & Education Development Equity Diversity
Students sit an exam in school.

Children’s awareness of stereotypes about school pathways 

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 10 April 2025
Interview Learning & Education Development Education systems Diversity
Three children walk on school grounds.

Making social-emotional learning part of every classroom

Aisha Schnellmann / 7 April 2025
Interview Learning & Education Teaching methods Education systems
Children play outside with their arms in the air.
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Gaming as a family

Helena Pozniak / 23 April 2025
Article Development Parenting and childcare Education technology
A family play a video game together.

How disruptive will AI be for education?

Libby Hills and Owen Henkel / 22 April 2025
Podcast Technology Learning & Education Education technology
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The psychologist improving education with AI

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 14 April 2025
Interview Technology Development Education technology
A teacher engages with students while AI marks their work.
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The economist empowering parents to help children thrive

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 3 April 2025
Interview Society Development Parenting and childcare Diversity
School meals are being provided to children.

What do books teach children about race and gender? 

Alex Eble / 24 March 2025
Article Society Development Diversity
Three children are lying on the floor, reading a book together.

Do educational interventions increase equality? 

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 20 March 2025
Interview Society Learning & Education Equity Diversity
A group of children are crossing a crosswalk.
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