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Antisocial children are a financial drain on society, but parental training can help
Children who display antisocial behaviour cost society 10 times more than those with no problems and are at high risk of lifelong social exclusion, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. However, a second study reports that parental training programmes can be a cost effective way to nip serious antisocial behaviour in children in the bud. In the... view more... (2001-07-25)
Universities Spread Access Programme to Children & Young People in Care
Three Midlands Higher education institutions have gone far beyond the current plethora of initiatives to get universities to reach out to wide social spectrum of children and young people, by organising a programme to reach out to one group of children who had been almost completely ignored by University outreach schemes - children and young... view more... (2002-11-21)
What do children see when they see the police?
Children don't automatically recognise police officers in their uniforms, and the majority perceive people in other uniforms to be police officers. These are the findings of a study carried out by forensic psychologist Claire Cooke of Leicester University. Her research will be presented today Tuesday 23 March at the British Psychological Society's... view more... (2004-03-24)
Asthma a significant risk factor for complications in children with H1N1
A new study on pediatric H1N1 influenza admissions has found that asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal flu. view more (2009-11-20)
Why are some young victims of domestic violence resilient?
More than 10 million U.S. children witness domestic violence yearly, resulting in a range of emotional and behavioral problems. view more (2009-04-29)
Sledging is more dangerous than children (or parents) think
Sledging is more dangerous than children or parents think, suggests a small study in Emergency Medicine Journal. But a few simple precautions could ensure that children are adequately protected so that they can continue to enjoy the activity, this winter, say the authors. They base their remarks on the numbers of children requiring emergency care... view more... (2003-11-18)
Mother-child attachment, children's temperament play a role in terrible 2 conflicts
Stories about the "terrible twos" abound in parenting lore. New research published in the March/April 2008 issue of the journal Child Development finds that the way mothers and their 2-year-olds relate to each other affects the quality but not the frequency of conflicts when children are two, and that children's temperament also plays a... view more... (2008-03-25)
Abacavir Could Play Important Future Role In Treatment Of Children With HIV-1 (p 733)
Results of the Paediatric European Network for Treatment of AIDS (PENTA) 5 Trial, published in this week's issue of THE LANCET, suggest an important future role for the drug abacavir in the treatment of children with HIV-1. Antiretroviral HIV-1 drug treatment for adults in more-developed countries usually involves combination therapy with two... view more... (2002-02-28)
Mother's mood linked to children's behaviour
The best way of tackling problem behaviour in children could be to help their mothers overcome their own mood problems. These findings are presented today, Thursday 15 April 2004, by Dr Frank Elgar of the Cardiff Institute for Society, Health and Ethics at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical... view more... (2004-04-15)
Israeli study finds obstructive sleep apnea is health factor from day 1
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in very young children may cause some of the adverse cardiovascular health consequences seen in older children and adults with the condition. view more (2008-05-21)
Young single mums risking their dental health
Young single mothers are risking their dental health because they infrequently visit a dentist, especially if they have two or more children, shows research in Postgraduate Medical Journal. view more (2002-04-02)
Delft University of Technology designs language development toy for autistic children
Helma van Rijn has developed a toy that uses a new method for teaching words to autistic children. She developed this toy as part of her graduation project at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. view more (2007-02-28)
Some temper tantrum styles may be associated with clinical problems in preschool children
Temper tantrums are common among preschool children 3 to 6 years of age. Although these tantrums can range in duration and intensity, many parents often worry whether tantrums are also symptoms of more serious problems. view more (2007-12-20)
Younger children more susceptible witnesses
The autobiographical experiences of younger children are more susceptible to the influence of adults than are those of older children. This can mean that children remain silent about all or parts of an experience, or submit incorrect information in response to leading questions. This is shown in studies of children’s testimony in a... view more... (2002-12-19)
Bully tactics in infant classes
The researchers interviewed 104 children aged between four and six, using cartoons as a tool to ask the children to nominate their peers for various roles. Peers were classified as either a bully, a victim or a defender. Children who were not nominated for any of these categories were classed as bystanders. view more (1999-08-23)
Making sense of ADHD
The research team studied 4000 school children in two age groups, either seven to eight years or 13-14 years. Case studies were carried out on triplets of children, parents and teachers. Although all members of each triplet tended to favour 'within child' explanations as contributing towards attentional and activity difficulties, teachers and... view more... (2001-08-31)
Breakthrough for Kids with Epilepsy: Surgery Reduces Seizures and Increases IQ
A study on 50 preschool-aged children with epilepsy who underwent surgical treatment showed significant improvements on overall cognitive development and left many seizure-free. The article is published in the journal Epilepsia. view more (2005-04-22)
Autism problems explained in new research
New research from Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute helps to explain why children with autism spectrum disorders (autism) have problem-solving difficulties. view more (2005-10-25)
When preschoolers ask questions, they want explanations
Curiosity plays a big part in preschoolers' lives. A new study that explored why young children ask so many "why" questions concludes that children are motivated by a desire for explanation. view more (2009-11-13)
Problem behaviour in children influenced more by where they live than by family income
The neighbourhood a child grows up in may be more important than family income and education levels for influencing behaviour, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The researchers assessed the behaviour of 734 children between the ages of 5 and 7, as reported by their parents. They also assessed parental income,... view more... (2001-03-12)
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