Child development news articles 2018

Here are some notable child development news articles from 2018:

  1. Brain Development in Infants Linked to Parent-Child Interaction (January 2018)

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 2018)

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 2018)

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 2018)

Research published in the journal Child Development found that children who develop strong math skills in preschool are more likely to succeed academically in later years.

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

  1. Childhood Trauma Linked to Mental Health Problems in Adulthood (May 2018)

A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that children who experience trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse, are more likely to develop mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, in adulthood.

Source: [5] "Childhood Trauma and Mental Health Problems in Adulthood" (JAMA Psychiatry)

  1. Breastfeeding Linked to Better Cognitive Development in Children (June 2018)

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

Source: [6] "Breastfeeding and Cognitive Development in Children" (Pediatrics)

  1. Play-Based Learning Can Improve Children's Social Skills (July 2018)

A study published in the journal Child Development found that play-based learning can improve children's social skills, including cooperation and empathy.

Source: [7] "Play-Based Learning and Social Skills in Children" (Child Development)

  1. Sleep Deprivation Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children (August 2018)

Research published in the journal Sleep found that sleep deprivation in children is associated with behavioral problems, including aggression and hyperactivity.

Source: [8] "Sleep Deprivation and Behavioral Problems in Children" (Sleep)

  1. Parent-Child Relationships Can Influence Children's Emotional Well-being (September 2018)

A study published in the journal Child Development found that the quality of parent-child relationships can influence children's emotional well-being, including their ability to regulate their emotions.

Source: [9] "Parent-Child Relationships and Emotional Well-being in Children" (Child Development)

  1. Early Intervention Can Improve Outcomes for Children with Autism (October 2018)

Research published in the journal JAMA found that early intervention can improve outcomes for children with autism, including improved language skills and social behavior.

Source: [10] "Early Intervention and Outcomes for Children with Autism" (JAMA)

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, trauma, breastfeeding, play-based learning, sleep deprivation, and parent-child relationships.