CHILD DEVELOPMENT

This study tested two text-message programs for low-income Latino parents of children aged 1 to 5. One program aimed to reduce sugary drinks and juice; the other encouraged reading aloud. Researchers measured changes in children's drink intake and reading frequency. The goal was …

This study gave pregnant women either a nutritional supplement called phosphatidylcholine or a placebo from about 16 weeks of pregnancy until birth. Researchers then checked the children's behavior, attention, and social skills at age 4. The goal was to see if the supplement coul…

This study collected walking data from 110 healthy children aged 3 to 15 to create a reference database of normal gait patterns. Researchers placed sticky electrodes on leg muscles and recorded kids walking 10 meters five times. The goal is to help doctors better identify abnorma…

This study tested whether healthcare providers can help low-income parents file taxes and receive tax credits. 21 parents with young children were referred to a tax filing app. Researchers checked if this increased tax filing and improved parent and child health over time.

This study looked at how difficult early childhood experiences might affect how children feel pain and their mental health. 39 children from a larger study took part in a cold-water hand test, once alone and once holding a parent's hand. Researchers measured pain tolerance, pain …

This completed study looked at 500 children aged 5 to 18 to understand how factors around birth, thinking abilities, and social-emotional skills are linked to learning difficulties and developmental disorders like ADHD and autism. Researchers compared children with and without th…

This study measured how many preschool children in Damietta have developmental delays and tested if early physical therapy can improve their skills. Researchers worked with 300 children aged 3 to 5, using standard tests to check progress. The goal was to see if starting therapy e…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that sends daily parenting tips can help parents interact more positively with their young children. Twenty-four parents in home visiting programs used the app for four weeks, reporting their emotions and parenting activities. The goal w…

This study looked at how having COVID-19 or feeling stressed during pregnancy might affect a baby's brain development. Researchers followed 62 mothers and their infants, measuring stress, mental health, and baby brain activity. The goal is to better understand and support familie…

This study looked at how using tablets (interactive media) affects the development of children aged 2 to 3 years. Researchers compared two ways of using tablets: actively (playing games) versus passively (watching videos). The goal was to see which method might be better for a ch…

This study looked at whether London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) improved children's lung health. Over 3,300 children from schools inside and outside the zone had their lung function tested yearly for 4 years. Researchers also tracked air pollution levels to see if cleaner ai…

This study looked at whether a training program for Early Head Start teachers could help them better support infant development. Ten teachers attended workshops and coaching sessions. The goal was to see if the training improved classroom quality and was practical for real-world …

This study looked at whether community health workers visiting pregnant women at home in rural South Africa can improve health for both mothers and children. About 1,490 women took part, with some areas getting the home-visit program and others not. The program aimed to help with…

This study checks on children who took part in a program to support early development about 6 years ago. Researchers want to see if the program helped with thinking skills, emotions, and school performance as the kids grew up. About 620 children and their caregivers are taking pa…

This study looked at how a mother’s age, whether she works, and if she has other children affect her baby’s mental and social growth. Researchers watched 2,355 mothers and their babies at 5 months, then checked the children’s development at 20 months and again at 4 years old. The…