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Schools must look after young carers
Young carers need to be given more support at school, a new report says.
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Do popular youngsters take up smoking?
New research has identified a link between a young person's popularity and the likelihood they will take up smoking.
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Asthmatic children likelier to be bullied
Children who suffer from asthma may be more likely to be subjected to bullying than those without the condition.
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The psychological benefits of walking to school
As the school year starts again many parents will be considering whether to drive their child to school or allow them to walk or cycle. In this article, Chartered Psychologist Dr Ruth Lowry explains the benefits of walking or cycling to school.
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Babies learn humour from their parents
Six-month-old babies pay close attention to parents’ reactions to work out whether an unusual event is funny or not, new research suggests.
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Children should take risks when playing
Children should not be wrapped in cotton wool when playing out with their friends.
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Text speak doesn't affect kids' grammar
Using text speak doesn’t necessarily mean that children have a bad grasp of grammar, new research has suggested.
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Delayed mothers are not selfish
It is not a selfish act for women to give birth later in life, it has been argued. Psychology reseracher Kirsty Budds noted it is not necessarily a l
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Healthy diets and children's IQs
Children may have a higher IQ if they are fed a healthy diet in their early years.
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Working mothers and playing with children
Mothers who have full-time jobs play with their kids less than those who stay at home or are unemployed.
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Temper tantrums are not that common
Young children do not frequently throw temper tantrums, new research has found.
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Aggression and media violence - new study
A link between aggression and media violence has been suggested by a new study.
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Separated couples should focus on the children
Couples who are separated should place greater focus on their children rather than on their relationship, new research has shown.
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Children's activity and motor coordination
A child's motor coordination is negatively impacted if they are often lazy.
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Spending time with parents benefits teens
Teenagers benefit significantly from spending time with their parents, new research has suggested.
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Target parents to boost school science
Most attempts to interest young people in science have concentrated on making school science lessons more engaging and inclusive.
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Talking to the parents of overweight children
Parents take more offence when certain terms are used to describe their children than when others are, new research has found.
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Using "Yuk!" to teach children new morals
Some morals - such as it being wrong to hurt others - children learn because they see the distress a particular behaviour causes others, or the harm it can bring upon themselves.
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Being called names can really hurt us
Children can be seriously affected by being called hurtful names, a new study has found.
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Mental health services help young people
An increasing number of young people are benefiting from improved mental health services throughout the UK.
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Poorer mothers: poverty and anxiety link
Living in poverty can contribute markedly to anxiety disorders in mothers from poor backgrounds, new research has suggested.
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Why do children and teens exclude others?
It's a fact of life that when kids form friendship groups some would-be members get left out. A lot of psychology research has focused on what it's like to be rejected.
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Encouraging children to eat healthily
Studies have revealed that taking a balanced approach to making a meal could encourage children to eat a more balanced diet and improve their development.
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Gadgets affect child development
Parents have been advised not to replace physically and socially interacting with their sons and daughters with gadgets, because neglecting this activity can impact on their child's development.
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Emotion detectives may help families
A new programme designed to help families better understand their emotions and strive for a happier life could be effective in combating depression in young people.
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