babies
09/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Context before vocabulary: New research shows babies as young as 6 months use it to integrate learning
Babies are naturally curious, and their drive to explore the world around them can help them become fast learners. A recent study has even discovered that infants as young as six months old can read contextual clues to find faces. Researchers have confirmed that despite being unable to verbally communicate, babies can still learn and […]
04/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Obesity prior to pregnancy found to increase risk of autism, according to new study
Being obese before getting pregnant has been found to increase the chance of having a child with autism, according to a study. The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University, found that mothers whose waists were at least 80 centimeters (cm) before pregnancy had a 65 percent higher chance of giving birth to a child with autism. […]
12/18/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Eye contact synchronizes brainwaves; this is how babies learn to communicate
According to a recent study, eye contact between an infant and an adult helps their brainwaves “get in sync” which can also “support communication and learning.” Researchers at the University of Cambridge have revealed that “when a parent and infant interact, various aspects of their behavior can synchronize,” such as their gaze, emotions, and heart rate. However, not […]
12/12/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Babies feel touch in their DNA: Infants who were held more have a different molecular profile than children who had a lack of contact
Physical contact between babies and their caregivers doesn’t just foster emotional bonds — it also affects infants on a molecular level. This was the conclusion that researchers from the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute came to in their landmark study. Though far from just impacting children in their infancy, physical […]
01/24/2017
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By Vicki Batts
Scientists discover astonishing linguistic development in babies
New research shows that babies begin to build their knowledge about language even in the first few months of life. Even if you have moved countries and forgotten your birth language, science now shows that it is even possible to retain some hidden abilities. A recent scientific study, led by Dr. Jiyoun Choi of Hanyang […]
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