Links between normal variations in parenting and a baby’s brain development have been found in a study involving 352 mothers and their babies.
The EditorMarch 2016
Inequality in access to ”well-child” check-ups, exercise and healthy eating related to parents’ education. Widest in early years, when it matters most.
Dr Evrim AltintasFebruary 2016
One in six young US children live in with half/step-siblings. This is associated with heightened aggressive behavior - even if both parents live together.
Dr Paula FombyJanuary 2016
Move to more traditional views reflects conformism with how work, leave arrangements, public services for children, schools & social networks are arranged.
Professor Janeen BaxterJuly 2015
Biological science can at last predict mental illness vulnerability, allowing families and governments to intervene pre-emptively and effectively.
Professor Michael MeaneyApril 2015
Our findings identify seven barriers to engaging fathers in parenting support. Poor evaluation of programs prevents us identifying what works for families.
Professor Catherine Panter-BrickMarch 2015
Evidence shows large-scale, public preschool programs lead to better education, health, economic and social outcomes for children, families and countries.
Professor Hirokazu YoshikawaDecember 2014
Reducing family poverty, particularly in very early years, may diminish the educational gap at age 5 that’s so hard to shrink.
Professor Greg J. DuncanOctober 2014
