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Developmental PsychologyJan 18, 2026
The Adolescent Brain and Delinquency
In the class of things that happen so often or predictably as to become truisms are the high-risk activities that teenagers ...
Developmental PsychologyNov 28, 2025
Scientists uncover the brain’s hidden learning blocks
Princeton researchers found that the brain excels at learning because it reuses modular “cognitive blocks” across many tasks. Monkeys switching between visual categorization challenges revealed that the prefrontal cortex…
Developmental PsychologyNov 26, 2025
Covid lockdown linked to rise in child developmental issues
The number of toddlers in Scotland showing developmental issues increased during the Covid lockdown, according to a new report.
Developmental PsychologyAug 21, 2025
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many ...
Developmental PsychologyAug 19, 2025
Tiny microbes may secretly rewire the brain before birth
MSU researchers discovered that microbes begin shaping the brain while still in the womb, influencing neurons in a region critical for stress and social behavior. Their findings suggest modern birth practices that alter…
Developmental PsychologyJul 25, 2025
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Developmental PsychologyJul 10, 2025
Investments in Children’s Early Years: Creating Brighter Futures
Investing in early childhood development (ECD), preprimary school education, childcare, teacher training, maternal health, and ...
Developmental PsychologyJul 5, 2025
A Century Ago, Adolescents Weren’t Fully Human
Looking back at an awkward moment in the history of adolescent psychology. By Matt Richtel Matt Richtel has reported extensively ...
Developmental PsychologyJun 16, 2025
A father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds
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Developmental PsychologyJun 4, 2025
Understanding Your Child's Emotional Development Milestones
When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but ...
Developmental PsychologyJun 3, 2025
Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the…
Developmental PsychologyMay 14, 2025
Brain scans reveal what happens in the mind when insight strikes
That 'aha' moment when you come back to a puzzle and immediately figure it out? Something fascinating is going on in your brain. A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging shows that these flashes of insight…
Developmental PsychologyMay 13, 2025
New survey shows privacy and safety tops list of parental concerns about screen time
As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their…
Developmental PsychologyMay 6, 2025
Parent coaching sparks major communication growth in infants with social and communication delays
A study found that targeted coaching for caregivers of infants as young as 8 months significantly enhances babies' communication and cognitive development.
Developmental PsychologyMay 5, 2025
Children as young as five can navigate a 'tiny town'
Neuroscientists are developing methods to map the brain systems that allow us to recognize and get around our world.
Developmental PsychologyApr 30, 2025
Rethinking Piaget in a Tech-Driven Childhood
Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development has been a central framework for understanding how children grow and learn.
Developmental PsychologyApr 23, 2025
Vision loss fear may keep some from having cataract surgery
A new study finds vision loss fears may deter some patients from cataract surgery, despite it being the only effective treatment. The research underscores the role of doctor-patient relationships in medical decisions.
Developmental PsychologyApr 18, 2025
Screen time surprise under grandparents' care
New research has found that nearly half of the time American children spend with their grandparents involves interacting with or watching media on a screen. How that screen time is managed can influence media habits and…
Developmental PsychologyApr 15, 2025
A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects
A new study questions the longstanding view that the visual system is divided into two pathways, one for object-recognition and the other for spatial tasks. Using computational vision models, researchers found the…
Developmental PsychologyApr 10, 2025
What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out
Two-year-old Henry is completely transfixed by the iPad in front of him. Every time a smiley face appears he taps the screen ...
Developmental PsychologyApr 9, 2025
Father with Alzheimer's? You may be more at risk of brain changes
While some studies have suggested that having a mother with Alzheimer's disease may put you more at risk of developing the disease, a new study finds that having a father with the disease may be tied to a greater spread…
Developmental PsychologyApr 8, 2025
Early education impacts teenage behavior
Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors amongst teenagers. By analyzing regional differences in the rollout of the…
Developmental PsychologyApr 7, 2025
Perceiving one's own body: Babies sense their heartbeat and breathing
Body signals such as heartbeat and breathing accompany us constantly, often unnoticed as background noise of our perception. Even in the earliest years of life, these signals are important as they contribute to the…
Developmental PsychologyApr 3, 2025
Nurture more important than nature for robotic hand
How does a robotic arm or a prosthetic hand learn a complex task like grasping and rotating a ball? Researchers address the classic 'nature versus nurture' question. The research demonstrates that the sequence of…
Developmental PsychologyMar 31, 2025
Father Involvement and Child Development Dynamics
Father involvement constitutes a multifaceted influence on children’s developmental trajectories, encompassing direct ...
Developmental PsychologyFeb 28, 2025
Self-Concept Clarity and Social-Emotional Competence in Adolescents
Self-concept clarity and social-emotional competence represent complementary pillars in adolescent development. Self-concept ...
Developmental PsychologyFeb 28, 2025
Identity Development in Adolescents and Young Adults
Identity development during adolescence and emerging adulthood encompasses the processes by which individuals explore, commit to ...
Developmental PsychologyFeb 28, 2025
Psychosocial Factors in Adolescent Mental Health
Adolescent mental health is shaped by a complex interplay of psychosocial factors including family dynamics, peer relationships ...
Developmental PsychologyFeb 28, 2025
Father Involvement and Adolescent Development
Father involvement encompasses the emotional, behavioural and temporal dimensions of paternal engagement and plays a pivotal role ...