CHILD DEVELOPMENT

This study tested whether sending text messages to Latino parents could help reduce the amount of sugary drinks their young children consume and encourage more reading aloud. 171 parents of children ages 1 to 5 took part. The goal was to see if a simple phone-based program could …

This pilot study tested whether a nurse-led community sailing program could improve resilience, self-esteem, and social functioning in school-aged children with autism. 36 children aged 7-12 participated, either in a 6-day sailing program or in craft activities. The study aimed t…

This study looked at how difficult early life experiences might change the way children feel pain and later develop mental health issues. Thirty-nine kids from a larger study were asked to keep their hand in cold water as long as they could, once alone and once holding a parent's…

This study tested a program called Naungan Kasih-Hybrid that combines a single in-person session, teacher-led WhatsApp groups, and a chatbot to help parents of preschoolers in low-income Malaysian families. About 772 parents from 50 preschools took part, with half receiving the p…

This study tested whether healthcare providers can help low-income parents file taxes and receive tax credits by referring them to a tax filing app. Twenty-one parents with young children took part, and researchers checked if they filed taxes and how their health changed over tim…

This study looked at how a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy, along with related stress, might affect a baby's brain development. Researchers followed 62 mothers and their infants, using surveys and brain scans to measure stress, mental health, and early learning skills. The go…

This study looked at a program called Room to Grow that helps low-income parents in New York City from pregnancy until their child turns three. The program offers one-on-one meetings with a social worker, baby supplies, and connections to community resources. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant women a nutrient called phosphatidylcholine (a type of fat) could improve their child's brain development. About 216 healthy pregnant women took either the supplement or a placebo from around 16 weeks of pregnancy until birth. Research…

This study looked at how a mother's age, whether she works, and if she has other children affect her interactions with her baby and the child's development. Researchers observed over 2,300 mothers and their children from 5 months to 4 years old. The goal was to understand how ear…

This completed study looked at 500 children aged 5 to 18 to understand how birth events, thinking abilities, and social-emotional skills relate to learning problems and conditions like ADHD or autism. Researchers compared kids with and without these challenges using memory, learn…

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

This study looked at 70 children aged 24 to 36 months to see if the way they use tablets (playing games vs. watching videos) affects their thinking, movement, and language skills. Over 16 weeks, one group used tablets actively with games, while the other watched content passively…

This study looked at how common developmental delays are in preschool children and whether early physical therapy can help. Researchers in Damietta studied 300 children aged 3 to 5 years. They used standard tests to check skills like movement, language, and social abilities befor…

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 four years. Researchers also tracked air pollution levels to see if cleaner…

This study tested whether a professional development program helps teachers in Early Head Start classrooms use evidence-based practices to support infant and toddler development. Ten teachers attended workshops and coaching sessions. The researchers measured changes in classroom …

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 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 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…