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Early childhood neglect associated with altered brain structure, ADHD University of Washington research on children who began life in these institutions shows that early childhood neglect is associated with changes in brain structure.	25 things research says about child development During this signal year in our organization's history, we thought it would be particularly appropriate to pull together key child development insights derived from research conducted at Child Trends and elsewhere.
A cure for hyper-parenting I recently spent the afternoon with some Norwegians who are making a documentary about French child-rearing. Why would people in one of the world’s most successful countries care how anyone else raises kids?	Why middle childhood is critical When it comes to "vulnerable" ages for children, we tend to think of infancy or adolescence. There is, however, another period in children’s lives which brings significant challenges: middle childhood.
Diane Heller interviews John Chitty: Babies and the Polyvagal Theory [VIDEO] Diane Poole Heller interviews John Chitty about Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory and its implications for working with babies. Filmed as a part of Diane Poole Heller's Attachment Mastery program.	2014 Conference: Life Giving, Mindful Beginnings Darcia Narvaez, psychology researcher at Notre Dame University, opened this first session of the 2014 API Conference presenting on the early body-mind co-construction of the infant by caregivers and the difference between healthy right-brain... read more
The screen time rules you really should enforce this year While parents grapple with how much screen time is too much for children, new research now supports their suspicions: An excess amount of time in front of screens is bad for kids.	6 things the happiest families all have in common Research shows that the number one predictor of a child's emotional well-being was whether they knew their family history.
Breastmilk reveals a correlation between dietary fats and academic success You are what you eat, the saying goes, and now a study suggests that the oft-repeated adage applies not just to physical health, but to brain power as well.	Why you should never spank your daughter Children who are spanked don't have the option to flee or fight – they must submit to the pain and violence without grabbing, blocking, or defending against the assault to their body. Corporal punishment triggers the release of cortisol.

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