child development
Coverage of child development in the Nexus archive.
- The Best Parenting Hack Is Being Rich
A study by British researchers found that increased screen time for toddlers correlates with reduced parent-child interaction and developmental issues, advising no intentional screen time for under-2s. The article highlights that wealthier, highly educated parents are more likely to limit screen time and follow other parenting advice, contributing to better child outcomes due to resources and environment.
- I've worked with over 5,000 kids: I swear by this No. 1 parenting rule—it's 'surprisingly simple'
Child development expert Siggie Cohen, who has worked with over 5,000 families, highlights a common communication mistake parents make daily. She emphasizes setting clear boundaries and using questions effectively as key strategies in parenting.
- Unplugged summer: Why families, experts are ditching screens for outdoor play
Families are reducing children's screen time during summer by prioritizing outdoor activities, books, and imaginative play. A 2023 study and clinical psychologist Dr. Rose Moten highlight concerns about devices slowing child development and social skills. Parents like April White and Nikki Pradel emphasize starting days outdoors to minimize screen temptation.
- South Africa: Twenty-Year Journey - How Bulungula Incubator Is Transforming Rural Education From Birth to Career
The Bulungula Incubator has implemented a 20-year 'place-based' transformation in the remote Eastern Cape region of Xhora Mouth, focusing on child development from infancy to career through integrated health, nutrition, and education programs.
- Your ‘dad bod’ could raise your kids’ risk for obesity and disease — before they’re even conceived
New research indicates that a man's health, particularly being overweight ('dad bod'), before and during parenthood can increase children's risks for obesity and disease, even before conception. The study highlights the role of paternal health in child development outcomes.
- Here’s the secret sauce that turns kids into well-adjusted adults
The article argues that resilience in children is not developed through lectures about grit, emphasizing alternative methods for fostering well-adjusted adulthood.
- COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese'
The article is a comic highlighting the importance of conversing with babies using 'parentese' to foster language development. Experts emphasize that engaging in dialogue with infants through exaggerated speech and expressions helps build their communication skills and confidence.
- COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese'
The article explains the importance of conversing with babies using 'parentese' to foster language development. Experts highlight how engaging in dialogue with infants helps build their communication skills and confidence.
- Childhood Computing
The article discusses the impact of childhood computing, exploring how early exposure to computers and programming influences cognitive development and future career paths. It highlights both the educational benefits and potential challenges of digital literacy in young learners.
- How little screen time should your kids have? Federal report offers guidance
A federal report provides guidance on appropriate screen time limits for children. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding what content children are consuming during their screen time usage.
- How hunger rewires the biology of an entire generation
The first 1,000 days of a child's life determine their growth, and 35 million children currently face hunger during this critical period. This early hunger can have lasting effects on their development. Hunger affects an entire generation, rewiring their biology.