Child development news articles 2017

Here are some notable child development news articles from 2017:

  1. Brain Development in Infants Linked to Parent-Child Interaction (January 2017)

A study published in the journal Nature Communications found that the structure and function of a child's brain are influenced by the quality of their interactions with their caregivers in the first year of life.

Source: [1] "Parent-Child Interaction Shapes Brain Development in Infancy" (Nature Communications)

  1. Reading to Children Can Boost Their Language Skills (February 2017)

Research published in the journal Pediatrics found that reading to children regularly can improve their language skills and vocabulary, even in children as young as 18 months old.

Source: [2] "Reading to Children: A Key to Language Development" (Pediatrics)

  1. Screen Time Linked to Attention Problems in Preschoolers (March 2017)

A study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that excessive screen time in preschoolers is associated with attention problems and hyperactivity.

Source: [3] "Screen Time and Attention Problems in Preschoolers" (JAMA Pediatrics)

  1. Early Math Skills Predict Later Academic Success (April 2017)

Research published in the journal Child Development found that children's math skills in kindergarten are a strong predictor of their later academic success, including reading and math abilities in third grade.

Source: [4] "Early Math Skills Predict Later Academic Success" (Child Development)

  1. Sleep Deprivation Affects Children's Emotional Regulation (May 2017)

A study published in the journal Sleep found that sleep deprivation in children can impair their ability to regulate their emotions, leading to increased irritability and mood swings.

Source: [5] "Sleep Deprivation and Emotional Regulation in Children" (Sleep)

  1. Play-Based Learning Boosts Children's Problem-Solving Skills (June 2017)

Research published in the journal Child Development found that play-based learning activities, such as puzzles and building blocks, can improve children's problem-solving skills and creativity.

Source: [6] "Play-Based Learning and Problem-Solving Skills in Children" (Child Development)

  1. Breastfeeding Linked to Better Cognitive Development (July 2017)

A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that breastfeeding is associated with better cognitive development in children, including improved memory and problem-solving skills.

Source: [7] "Breastfeeding and Cognitive Development in Children" (Pediatrics)

  1. Children's Social Skills Linked to Later Mental Health (August 2017)

Research published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that children's social skills in early childhood are linked to their mental health outcomes in adolescence and young adulthood.

Source: [8] "Social Skills in Childhood and Mental Health in Adulthood" (JAMA Psychiatry)

  1. Music Training Improves Children's Language Skills (September 2017)

A study published in the journal Nature Communications found that music training can improve children's language skills, including phonological awareness and vocabulary.

Source: [9] "Music Training and Language Skills in Children" (Nature Communications)

  1. Parent-Child Relationships Key to Children's Emotional Wellbeing (October 2017)

Research published in the journal Child Development found that the quality of parent-child relationships is a strong predictor of children's emotional wellbeing, including their ability to regulate their emotions and develop empathy.

Source: [10] "Parent-Child Relationships and Children's Emotional Wellbeing" (Child Development)

These articles highlight some of the latest research and findings in child development, covering topics such as brain development, language skills, screen time, math skills, sleep, play-based learning, breastfeeding, social skills, music training, and parent-child relationships.