Congratulations to SRCD President Jennifer E. Lansford, Ph.D., on receiving the APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award! What a well-deserved honor.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/k9ee45hr

#SRCD #ChildDev

COVID-19 & Child Brain Growth
#Harvard study of 3,100 kids shows "#cognitive stalling" in #executive function post-2020. Growth fell across all socioeconomic backgrounds 0.5 SD below norms. #Education #ChildDev

academic.oup.com/chidev/advan...

We need to talk about the "Bravery Gap." 🛡️ It’s the subtle way we socialize girls toward perfection and boys toward risk. By age 6, girls start opting out of "hard" tasks because they fear the social cost of failing.
#Parenting #Sociology #BraveryGap #ChildDev #Education

“The impact on health of a childhood in poverty may not be apparent until later life.”
@laraffington.bsky.social studies how children’s early environments become embedded in their biology and may affect later outcomes. #ChildDev
boldscience.org/the-developm...

most do, by having page limits on article or ref's that count towards page limit (e.g. ChildDev, DevPsych, PNAS, Cognition, Infancy all have some version of this), but e.g. in 2020 ChiDevPersp was a 40 ref limit (tho i don't see that on their req's anymore, huzzah!); Annual Rev's have a cap too.

Experts warn that AI like Grok’s Ani may curb youth cognitive development by replacing critical thinking with addictive, less engaging tools. Balanced tech use is key to preserving creativity, motivation, and mental strength. #AI #ChildDev #CognitiveHealth

Parents/guardians: Early communication is key! SAC (Oct '24) recommends ASHA milestones for early support. Trust your instincts. Partnering makes a difference. Learn more: www.asha.org/public/devel.... Let's support your child's journey! 😊 #EarlyCommunication #ParentPower #ChildDev #SLP #Waterloo

Are you attending the BPS Dev conference 2025? If so make sure you don't miss this workshop on sleep and physical activity @bpsdevsection.bsky.social #ChildDev #Psychology

Unlock powerful learning through PLAY! 🎲 Educational games build crucial cognitive & social skills. It's not a new idea - ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá even suggested teaching letters with candy shapes! 🍬 See how play makes education effective & fun.

Discover more: mystar95.com/education/18...
#ChildDev

Unlock powerful learning through PLAY! 🎲 Educational games build crucial cognitive & social skills. It's not a new idea - ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá even suggested teaching letters with candy shapes! 🍬 See how play makes education effective & fun.

Discover more: mystar95.com/education/18...

#EdTech #ChildDev

Children care not just who gets punished, but whether punishment is fair—and emotionally helpful. In 2 studies, children expected equal punishment for equal transgressions and perceived punished wrongdoers as feeling relieved #ChildDev #MetaNorms #MoralEmotions

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Ecuador expands its "Bono 1000 Días" program, providing support to 32,000 more families. This initiative aims to improve the health and development of children during their first 1000 days. A crucial investment in the future! Ecuador #SocialPrograms #ChildDev... Link