DEVELOPMENT, CHILD

This study investigates whether repeatedly offering children lower-sugar snacks, along with nutrition education for their mothers, can reduce how much added sugar kids eat and shift their preference for sweetness. About 172 mother-child pairs participate, with children receiving …

This study tested whether giving babies one egg daily along with teaching parents about responsive feeding, nutrition, and hygiene can improve growth and development. 600 infants in Haiti were split into three groups: standard care, eggs only, or eggs plus the parenting program. …

This study followed 43 infants with rare genetic disorders to track their development from birth up to age 3, with medical records reviewed until age 18. Researchers used a standard developmental assessment tool to understand each child's unique needs. The goal was to gather info…

This study tested a simple parenting program called 'Sit Down and Play' in a primary care clinic for low-income families. Over 12 months, 60 parents with young children were randomly assigned to receive the program or a safety handout. Researchers measured changes in parent-child…

This study tested whether training teachers in mindfulness and having them lead a social-emotional program for preschoolers can boost well-being and reduce stress. About 200 teachers, children, and parents from four Hong Kong kindergartens took part. Half received the training an…

This completed study looked at how the brain and behavior normally develop in 471 healthy children aged 6 months to 5 years living in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Researchers used a portable MRI scanner and age-appropriate tests to measure brain volume, early learning skills, and social …

This study followed 214 children born from two different fertility treatments—CAPA-IVM and conventional IVF—to see if their development and behavior at age 5 were similar. Researchers used parent questionnaires to assess communication, motor skills, problem-solving, and emotional…