Child Development - Science topic

Empathy, a socioemotional capacity with emotional and cognitive components, develops from infancy onward. An imbalance between these components, termed empathic disequilibrium, is related to socioemotional difficulties in adulthood, but how empathic disequilibrium changes across development and whether these changes relate to socioemotional difficu...

The present study explores the interactions between school emotional climate and the development of socio-emotional skills in primary school students from a neuroscientific perspective. It discusses how positive or negative emotional experiences within the school environment can modulate key brain functions related to self-regulation, empathy, and...

México es reconocido como un país de origen, tránsito y retorno que ha tenido un mayor flujo de personas en situación de movilidad humana; esta población se enfrenta a diversas situaciones de vulnerabilidad (violencia, discriminación, falta de acceso a la educación y servicios de salud, entre otras); particularmente cuando se trata de niños y niñas...

La atención temprana debe contribuir a garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades pro-porcionando herramientas, experiencias y recursos preventivos y/o asistenciales para la inclusión en todos los ámbitos. Este artículo presenta los resultados de una inves-tigación cuyo objetivo es analizar el proceso de implementación de los servicios de atención tem...

Introduction Many young children with mental health or developmental concerns go unidentified and untreated, underscoring the need for effective screening. Primary care offers unique opportunities for screening, yet rates are low. Primary care providers often cite time constraints, insufficient training, and costs as barriers to screening. Tools de...

This review is part of a series of scoping reviews of population-based cohort studies, designed to inform public health approaches to strengthening the relational ecology of early child development. Here, we scoped prospective cohort studies that have assessed the association between infant–parent relational health during the first years of life (f...

Introducción: El desarrollo infantil depende de múltiples factores, entre ellos, las habilidades motrices, que influyen en funciones cognitivas clave. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre la inteligencia general y el desarrollo de habilidades motrices en niños de educación inicial Metodología: Se trató de un estudio básico, descriptivo, correlaci...

El abordaje interdisciplinario del trabajo relacionado con la primera infan-cia constituye una necesidad importante en el Ecuador. En este artículo se muestra el desarrollo de un proyecto que ha ido evolucionando con el tiempo y cuya fi-nalidad ha sido fortalecer las capacidades el personal de atención directa a este grupo etario con enfoques, prin...

Early mathematical development is thought to depend on visuospatial processing, yet neural evidence for this relationship in young children has been limited. We examined the neural mechanisms supporting numerical and visuospatial processing in 4- to 8-year-old children and adults using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), with three tasks:...

Social–emotional development is a vital component of early child development, laying a critical foundation for a child's overall well‐being and success in school and community settings. This study examines the relationship between the ‘type and time of family bonding activity’ and ‘children's social‐emotional development’ using the 2022 National Su...

Introduction Increased resistance to uterine artery blood flow is an index for poor pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to examine the association between maternal uterine artery pulsatility index and cognitive development in infants aged one year, and whether placental dysfunction moderates this relationship. Methods This was a prospective cohor...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is known to have detrimental effects on persons who directly experience this form of abuse. Emerging research also indicates that a parent’s experience of IPV may influence their children’s well-being through various intermediary pathways. However, there is still no established model to explain these mechanisms. This...

It is known that early childhood is one of the most important periods for the development of children. In this period, it is very important to follow all developmental areas of children and to intervene early when a negative situation is noticed in terms of development. In this process, while the applications for children with typical development c...

Undernutrition in early childhood causes stunted growth, cognitive delays, and anemia, with effects often magnified among children from the poorest households. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) are effective in addressing undernutrition and improving child development. As momentum builds to scale up SQ-LNS for children aged 6...

Parents' participation in their children's education are issues that have been of concern to educational research over time. So are the dimensions of communication and cooperation that develop between the educational organization and the child’s family. Nowadays, the majority of young children are enrolled in a variety of early childhood education...

Background To investigate the effects of different types of parental health status on child development and health, valid parental distress measurement instruments are needed. The aim was to assess the psychometric measurement properties of the 21‐item Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS‐21) used during the postnatal year in community samples of...

Character education in early childhood plays a crucial role in forming a personality with noble and responsible morals since the early development period. Early age is a golden period where moral and ethical values can be instilled effectively through an approach that is appropriate to the stages of child development. This study aims to examine eff...

Context and objective: Early impairment in visual function can interfere with a child's development and affect all motor, cognitive and emotional skills [5,11]. The oral health of visually impaired children has been the subject of a number of studies around the world assessing the oral health status of these special needs' children, most studies co...

Objective: The main objective of this article is to analyze the use of social networks by parents to share images and information related to their children, as well as the effects of excessive use of technology on child development. Theoretical Framework: The work focuses on studies and analyses of how child protection on the internet occurs, as we...

Este estudo relata o processo de reabilitação em terapia ocupacional de uma criança de dois anos de idade com Doença do Enxerto contra o Hospedeiro Crônica (cGVHD), afetando múltiplos órgãos e articulações, impactando seu desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor (NPMD) e funcionalidade. O método utilizado foi o relato de caso, respeitando os protocolos étic...

Purpose: Parenting children with autism presents unique challenges globally, particularly in China, where cultural factors and an underdeveloped service system can add complexity. This study aimed to explore the parenting experience and challenges of parents raising an autistic child in mainland China. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design usin...

The family plays an important role in shaping the character and social emotional development of children from an early age. A healthy family environment is the main foundation for children to learn to recognize, understand, and manage emotions and build positive social relationships. This study aims to systematically examine how the family contribu...

Introduction Breastfeeding has been shown to be associated with improved child cognitive performance, but the causality of this association is still debated because it tends to disappear when accounting for maternal cognitive performance and socioeconomic status. We aimed to explore the relationship between breastfeeding and the cognitive performan...

Background There are estimated 41.77 million left‐behind children (LBC) in rural China, among whom 14.26 million are under the age of 5 years. However, limited research exits on how different parental migration status affects the early development of rural LBC. The purpose of this study is to examine early child development of previous‐left‐behind...

Background This study explored the parenting experiences of caregivers that are raising children with autism spectrum disorder in China by focusing on their emotional experiences as well as perceived roles and responsibilities. Objects The research questions were (1) What are Chinese caregivers’ emotional experiences with their child with autism s...

Animals are an integral part of the multispecies family, a new way of “doing family.” Understanding the intergenerational transmission of human–animal relationship practices is essential as animals become embedded in family life. Despite growing research on companion animals’ roles in child development, less is known about how parents’ approaches t...

O estudo analisou as percepções de pais e mães da cidade de Santa Rosa/RS sobre a importância de brinquedos educativos no desenvolvimento infantil. Com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa, foram aplicados questionários estruturados e realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com uma amostra diversificada de pais, considerando faixas etárias e condiç...

While the relationship between secure attachment and emotion regulation has been extensively investigated, there is relatively little information about the trajectory of emotion regulation in childhood and whether changes in emotion regulation would mediate the relation between mother–child secure attachment and independence. A latent growth mediat...

This perspective article highlights the harmful effects of digital media exposure on child development. It discusses the rising prevalence of myopia, obesity, and ADHD-like symptoms linked to sedentary lifestyles and excessive screen time. The article also warns about negative impacts on brain functioning, including impaired speech, memory, attenti...

El presente estudio analiza la relación entre las habilidades motoras finas y las capacidades de preescritura en niños de 3 a 5 años. Se parte del reconocimiento de que el desarrollo de la motricidad fina es un fundamento esencial para el aprendizaje de la escritura. El objetivo fue establecer la correlación entre ambas variables mediante un enfoqu...

Parental expectations play a crucial role in shaping a child's developmental trajectory, serving as a primary motivator for the attainment of future aspirations. Researchers conducted a literature review on parental expectations toward their children, utilizing ten instruments developed in journal literature from 2008 to 2020. Of particular interes...

Recent policy discourse in Australia focuses on the minimum age of criminal responsibility with minimal attention to prevention strategies. Guided by theory which views child development within nested environmental contexts and recognises the cumulative impact of risk factors, this retrospective cohort study uses de‐identified linked administrative...

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions with similarities in developmental course. Research suggests that neurodivergent processes in both conditions begin in the first year, altering infant behaviour and how parents respond, over time reducing social-communicative opportunities for soci...

This review paper explores the significance and implementation of the Child Friendly School (CFS) Model as a transformative approach in the Indian education system. The model, rooted in the principles of equity, inclusivity, and child-centered pedagogy, aims to create learning environments that promote holistic development-including physical, cogni...

Classroom grading reform and students’ whole child development are two important and timely topics in today’s schools. In this article, the authors draw parallels between CASEL’s five core competencies of social and emotional learning and the guiding principles of standards-based grading (SBG). This article helps educators understand SEL competenci...

Inequalities in children's cognitive and socioemotional skills emerge early and persist throughout childhood. This study examines how multiple dimensions of children's developmental contexts, including demographic, socioeconomic and family circumstances, predict age 3 outcomes using data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study (2012–2022). In a cr...

Abstrak Latar Belakang: Perkembangan anak usia dini merupakan fondasi utama bagi kesehatan fisik, kognitif, sosial, dan emosional di masa depan. Inovasi permainan sebagai sarana alami pembelajaran anak terbukti efektif mendukung tumbuh kembang yang optimal. Tujuan: Artikel ini mereview terkait pengaruh modifikasi permainan terhadap perkembangan ana...

Stunting remains a major health challenge in Indonesia, particularly in lower-middle-income regions. The primary cause of stunting is chronic malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, exacerbated by poor hygiene and limited access to healthcare facilities. According to the 2022 Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI), the national stunt...

The purpose of this paper is to awaken individuals responsible for developing child policies, Acts, maternal policies, or food and nutrition policy guidelines to include a list of foods available in their localities with potential for the unborn and children brain development. Indeed, adults are not exclusive, but emphasis is on the unborn and chil...

The study seeks to understand how enjoyable and meaningful learning can be applied to address the learning difficulties faced by children with ADHD. ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty concentrating, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, which can significantly affect academic pe...

Background Maternal alcohol consumption can adversely affect children’s development, but the impact of paternal drinking is less understood. We aimed to investigate whether maternal or paternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy affected children’s mental health and behavior. Methods A total of 2,013 parent–child triads from the European Longitu...

The impact of shared parental/family interaction on domains of early childhood development beyond language is unclear. We investigate the association between parental/family interaction (through shared reading/playing) and early childhood development at age 2. We used data from the 4th wave of a cohort following mothers and babies born between July...

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o impacto da Realidade Aumentada (RA) no desenvolvimento cognitivo e motor de crianças em idade pré-escolar. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica focada em artigos publicados nos últimos cinco anos, utilizando as palavras-chave “Realidade Aumentada”, “desenvolvimento cognitivo” e “educação infantil...

Introduction: Malnutrition in children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, remains a significant global health issue, impairing physical growth and cognitive development. Cow's milk, rich in essential nutrients, and Vitamin D, crucial for bone health and immune function, are vital for child development. This systematic review evaluat...

Parental communication signals are transmitted through nursing and critically shape neurodevelopmental trajectories. Mirroring some well characterized effects of gestational challenges in rodents, maternal immune activation (MIA) during the lactational period disrupts maternal physiology, decreases milk quality, and is associated with adverse neuro...

This study examined perinatal and long-term outcomes where maternal vitamin D deficiency was present in early pregnancy but normalized in mid-pregnancy and deficiency during both early and mid-pregnancy. In this retrospective study, we reviewed the clinical records of 5,169 singleton pregnant women who received a test of serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D...

Background Maternal alcohol consumption can adversely affect children’s development, but the impact of paternal drinking is less understood. We aimed to investigate whether maternal or paternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy affected children’s mental health and behavior. MethodsA total of 2,013 parent–child triads from the European Longitudi...

O uso de aplicativos móveis para o monitoramento do desenvolvimento infantil se constitui como uma solução viável diante das barreiras de acesso ao atendimento em pediatria no Brasil. O presente estudo objetiva revisar os principais aplicativos móveis para pais destinados ao rastreio do desenvolvimento infantil retratados na literatura. Foi conduzi...

El diseño de los espacios públicos infantiles ha sido abordado desde una perspectiva funcionalista, sin considerar plenamente las necesidades sensoriales, cognitivas y sociales de la infancia. Este estudio explora cómo una educación del diseño basada en la práctica redefine la arquitectura infantil, integrando metodologías participativas y enfoques...

According to a UNICEF report, there are 65.17 million children living in poverty‐stricken areas of China, accounting for 21.9% of the national child population. Authorities focus on economic aid and basic safety protection for vulnerable children but lack support in psychological, emotional, and social areas. While international scholars have recog...

This study explored the relationship between maternal anxiety and breastfeeding practices among mothers in the Greater Accra Metropolis, Ghana, addressing a research gap in low‐ and middle‐income countries. A descriptive cross‐sectional design was used to recruit 161 breastfeeding mothers aged 18–45 years with babies aged 1–24 months from postnatal...

Maternal exposure to environmental risk factors (e.g., heavy metal exposure) or mental health problems during the peripartum phase has been shown to lead to negative and lasting impacts on child development and life in adulthood. Given the importance of identifying early markers within highly complex and heterogeneous perinatal factors, machine lea...

Introduction: It is well-documented that child development specialists face various problems while working in special education and rehabilitation centers, highlighting the need for research aimed at generating effective solutions. The present study aims to identify the problems experienced by child development specialists with bachelor's degrees w...

Background The results of community service activities in schools in KB IT and RA / TK IT Alam Miftahul Jannah Surakarta which were held on Friday, August 25, 2023 in 56 children, obtained 1 child experiencing developmental delays, 3 children with questionable development and 52 with development in accordance with their age. The results of this act...

Background Early childhood plays a vital role in long‐term outcomes such as health, learning, behaviour and wellbeing. Evidence shows that developmental screening of children aged 0–5 years is currently inadequate and understanding of key factors influencing child development in the years before school remain limited. This study aimed to examine th...

Tummy time is essential for infant development, yet many caregivers face significant challenges with adherence due to behavioral and contextual barriers. While numerous tummy time interventions exist, a limited understanding of their behavioral components hinders effective replication and implementation. This scoping review aims to identify multidi...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Este estudo visa desenvolver e validar uma tecnologia educacional em saúde para fortalecer o acompanhamento da puericultura em crianças órfãs, devido à COVID-19. Fundamentado na necessidade de atenção integral a essa população vulnerável, a pesquisa aborda a criação de um Manual Digital como ferramenta de apoio à puericultura, destacando a importân...

Background Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, threatening the well-being of future generations. Community involvement, particularly by health cadres, is essential for effective prevention. However, structured assessments and follow-up initiatives to enhance their participation remain limited. Objective This study aimed t...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Background Depressive symptoms in the perinatal period as well as difficulties developing an emotional bond towards the child have been described as potential risk factors for poor child development. Few studies have investigated the mediating role of parent-child bonding for the association between prenatal depressive symptoms and child outcomes....

Objectives Extremely preterm children may have a prolonged neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay. Their parents interact with clinicians both before and after birth. There is little information about parental satisfaction with the information received and what they would want to improve. The objective of this study was to explore parental perspe...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

Antologin Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser innehåller tjugo kapitel som belyser det specialpedagogiska kunskapsområdet, med tonvikt på dess inkluderande praktiker och didaktiska tillämpningar. Kapitlen i denna antologi förklarar teoretiska ramverk, analyserar behov och tendenser, sammanfattar forskning och beskriver empiriska studier...

TITULO: las tecnologías que están apoyando a la educación inicial en el Perú AUTOR: PATRICIA MEDINA EDUCACION INICIAL UPAO La educación inicial representa una etapa fundamental en el desarrollo cognitivo, emocional y social del ser humano. En el Perú, como en muchas partes del mundo, el uso de tecnologías en esta etapa educativa ha comenzado a ocup...

Considerando o impacto do meio cultural no desenvolvimento infantil e as repercussões deste, no desempenho escolar futuro, saúde, carreira e relacionamento, destacam-se a importância da avaliação e a eficácia das intervenções psicoeducativas na primeira infância. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi comparar os perfis de desenvolvimento de 130 crianças, 5...

Ibn Sina (Avicenna), a 10th-century Muslim philosopher, scientist, and educator, has made major contributions to Islamic educational thought. This paper aims to examine the relevance of Ibn Sina's educational thought in the context of modern Islamic educational philosophy. Through a qualitative approach with literature study, this article analyzes...

This project investigates the neural correlates of coparenting by examining brain-to-brain synchrony in mother-father dyads during the Lausanne Trilogue Play (LTP), a validated protocol for assessing triadic family interactions. The study integrates hyperscanning EEG (using 32-channel EMOTIV FLEX 2 devices) with observational coding (Family Allianc...

Background Paternal perinatal mental health influences subsequent child development, yet is under-investigated. This study aims to examine the impact of different timings of paternal perinatal anxiety (prenatal-only, postnatal-only, and both pre-and postnatally) on children’s subsequent emotional and behavioral difficulties. Method We used data fr...

In a family, the father with a disabled child plays a crucial role in that child’s development. However, studies addressing fathers’ emotions related to their involvement in rearing disabled children are rare. Therefore, given the masculine norms of Chinese fathers, this study adopted a qualitative research method to understand those fathers’ emoti...

Until recently, raising and educating children was considered the exclusive responsibility of mothers. Historically, women have often been perceived as the primary caregivers. As a result, fathers often feel pressured to sit in the shadows when it comes to being involved in raising their children. They often become the subject of jokes or ridicule...

Integrating next-generation mobile technologies in early childhood education is an area of significant interest, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria, where socio-economic and infrastructural challenges influence educational practices. This research exploresthe impact of mobile technologies on early childhood learning, focusing on thei...

Scurvy, considered an ancient disease, is now being seen in children with restricted nutritional intake. Often children have vague symptoms which warrant thorough investigations to rule out more serious causes. The diagnostic uncertainty, extensive investigations and prolonged hospitalization has significant impact on child’s development. We have p...

Background: DITINDAK training is an abbreviation in Indonesian of the word mendidik tidak mendadak (meaning that parenting requires a process, so it is not done immediately). Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of DITINDAK training in increasing mother involvement in early childhood education. Method: The method in this study w...

Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is a significant public health concern, associated with adverse developmental outcomes throughout the lifespan. The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), a globally recognized longitudinal birth cohort, provides a robust dataset for examining the effects of PAE on physical, cognitive, and behavior...

Background Preterm birth affects a child’s development and health. Vitamin D may influence the health of neonates. Our objective was to evaluate vitamin D levels and contributing factors in preterm and full-term newborns in Wuxi, China. Methods A retrospective study was performed on neonates at the Affiliated Women’s Hospital of Jiangnan Universit...

Maternal smoking during pregnancy is known to have an adverse impact on child development. This study aimed to elucidate whether maternal smoking during pregnancy has a direct adverse effect on the child development or whether it exerts an indirect effect through birth weight reduction or cadmium exposure. Mothers and infants enrolled in the Japan...

The actuality of the study stems from the imperatives of the new post-non-classical scientific paradigm, which presupposes unification of the scientific and mythological worldviews, when there is a need for theoretical interpretation of mythological ideas of humanity, and at the same time there is a need for using the mythological knowledge and met...

Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic experiences (e.g., abuse) that can have a profound negative effect on a child’s developing brain and body with lasting deleterious impacts on a person’s mental health and chronic disease risk throughout the lifespan. Exposure to ACEs is often repeated generation to generation. STANCE (Su...

Multimodal sensory mechanisms are critical for language acquisition in infancy. Audiovisual integration, in particular, plays a pivotal role in developing linguistic skills among typically developing infants. In contrast, infants at high risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often encounter significant challenges in this integration process. Typi...

This study aims to examine the impact of digital content overstimulation on the attention span of children aged 6 to 12 years. Using a qualitative approach, the study began with the distribution of questionnaires to map gadget usage patterns and initial indications of attention disorders. The questionnaire results served as the basis for in-depth i...

The purpose of the Child Growth Tracker Web-Based Application is to assist parents, guardians, and medical professionals in tracking and evaluating the growth and developmental milestones of their children. To improve child health management, the system includes features for growth tracking, safety monitoring, and parental support. It also offers t...

The development of independent sitting is associated with language development, but the learning experiences underlying this relationship are not well understood. Additionally, it is unknown how these processes play out in infants with motor impairments and delays in sitting development. We examined the real-time associations between sitting and ca...

The medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is thought to play a central role in human social perception, cognition, and behavior. In adults, the mPFC is involved in representing and interpreting the mental states in self and others. Developmental research using neuroimaging techniques like functional near-infrared spectroscopy and functional magnetic reso...

Parenting programs have primarily focused on supporting mothers with knowledge and practice of responsive caregiving. However, the role of non-primary caregivers such as grandparents, aunts, and older siblings has not been adequately addressed in programming. Using ChildFund International’s programmatic data from Kenya and Uganda, this cross-sectio...