Child Development Research

Beyond Purees: How Caregiver Psychology and Early Breastfeeding Shape Food Introduction The first bite of solid food marks a major developmental milesto…

Iron deficiency is the world’s most common nutritional disorder in children, but its causes are often misunderstood

From Pregnant Mothers to Active Kids: How Evidence Builds Physical Activity Guidelines The journey from research findings to official public health guid…

Beyond the Spoon: The Interconnected Science of Starting Solids Introducing solid foods is a major developmental milestone, but the process extends far …

Bilingualism May Protect the Brain Against Reading Difficulties, Major Study Suggests Growing up with two languages may change the physical wiring of a …

The Deep Impact of Childhood Adversity: From Early Trauma to Lifelong Health A new study of women working in high-stress occupations reveals a stark con…

The Sugar Myth: Evidence Links Diet Quality to ADHD Symptoms, Not a Simple Hyperactivity Spike For decades, parents have suspected a link between sugary…

Vitamin D in Early Life: A Programming Nutrient for Bone and Immune Health The first 1,000 days, from conception to a child’s second birthday, are a per…

Introduction For decades, researchers asked if raising a bilingual child was beneficial, often comparing them to a monolingual “norm.” New research from…

Beyond a Simple Advantage: How the Bilingual Brain Manages Two Languages The cognitive benefits of bilingualism in children are often presented as a sim…

How Play Transforms Health Education for Children with Chronic Conditions A new review of 118 studies provides a clear map of how to effectively teach c…

How Parenting Shapes the Growing Brain: New Evidence for Positive Discipline The daily interactions between parent and child do more than manage behavior