Children : Science World Report

Jan 16, 2015 12:03 AM EST

Excessive Temper Tantrums In Children May Spell Future Anti-Social Behaviors

Children are certainly known to have a temper tantrum or two as they transition into adulthood. Yet researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis believe that kids who have trouble growing out of these fits may also be more prone to certain antisocial behaviors.

Jan 13, 2015 11:40 AM EST

Napping May be Good for Children's Brains: Babies Remember More After Naps

Napping may be good for the brain. Scientists found that napping helps infants develop their memory and retain new behaviors that they have learned, showing the importance of allowing children to sleep.

Dec 22, 2014 09:05 AM EST

Brain Mechanism Predicts Generosity in Children: How to Encourage Sharing

You may just be able to predict how generous your child will be by examining their brain. Neuroscientists have discovered specific brain markers that predict generosity in children and are linked to both social and moral evaluation processes.

Nov 26, 2014 08:24 AM EST

New Theory Links Mother's Lifestyle to Childhood Obesity

Child obesity is still a growing problem, and scientists are continually looking for factors that exacerbate the issue. Now, researchers have come up with a new theory that links mothers to child obesity.

Sep 03, 2014 07:45 AM EDT

Being Exposed to Two Languages May Increase Cognitive Benefits in Babies

Being exposed to two languages in infancy may not just be good for learning a second language. It also may help children in the future.

Aug 25, 2014 01:37 PM EDT

'Watch and Learn': Toddlers Show Intuitive Understanding of Probability

Children are able to simply pick up new skills and information by watching those around them. Yet researchers have taken things a step further by examining how children as young as 2 process certain information.

Aug 21, 2014 12:39 PM EDT

Could the Common Cold Increase Stroke Risk in Children?

Recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that catching a common cold or the flu can significantly increase stroke risk in some children.

Aug 19, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

Your Child's Drawings May Measure Intelligence a Decade Later

What do your child's drawings say about his intelligence? That's a good question and now, scientists have taken a closer look at how art can tell them a bit more about a child's future mental abilities.

Jul 18, 2014 09:06 AM EDT

How 'Good Mothering' Hardwires a Child's Brain: Mom Impacts Her Babies

Could having a good mother impact a child's brain? That just may be the case, according to a new study.

Jun 28, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

Early Life Stress Can Impact a Child's Brain

Stress can impact a person's behavior and health. Now, scientists have found that stress experienced early in life can also impact the brain. It turns out that chronic, toxic stress can affect a person long into their adult years.

Jun 19, 2014 11:04 AM EDT

European Congress on Obesity Finds Mediterranean Diets Decrease Number of Overweight Children

At the 21st Annual European Congress on Obesity in Sofia, Bulgaria, a group of researchers from eight European countries presented a study that found that children who regularly eat a Mediterranean diet decrease their risk of being overweight.

Jun 19, 2014 07:52 AM EDT

Physical Fitness Could Drastically Improve Academic Performance in Children

Scientists have found that physical fitness in childhood and adolescence is beneficial for both physical and mental health throughout life, and that it could also play a key role in brain health and academic performance.