Social-emotional skills play an important role in a child’s ability to succeed in school. These skills help with how a child adjusts to kindergarten and can help facilitate learning. New research from Australia focuses on two specific types of social-emotional behaviour to see the role they play in later academic achievement. Continue reading The roles of anxious and prosocial behavior in early academic performance
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Twenty years of the EDI in Ontario
The history of the EDI in Ontario is a history of the EDI itself. From consulting with educators in Toronto on the EDI items to implementing across the entire province in 2015, Ontario has played a crucial role in the EDI’s success. Continue reading Twenty years of the EDI in Ontario
Australian study shows early association between maltreatment and development
The long-term effects of childhood maltreatment are well known. It increases the risk of mental health problems, crime, and violence. But research has mostly looked at outcomes in middle childhood and adolescence, overlooking early childhood. Continue reading Australian study shows early association between maltreatment and development
Does a mother’s sleep during pregnancy affect children’s development?
Sleep is incredibly important for children’s development. Getting 11-12 hours of sleep a day is associated with healthy development. Whereas getting too little sleep is associated with a host of problems. Continue reading Does a mother’s sleep during pregnancy affect children’s development?
Parent toolkit aimed at helping children’s development
The Children & Families Commission of Orange County has published a toolkit for parents to help them support their children’s healthy development. Continue reading Parent toolkit aimed at helping children’s development
Long-term outcomes for large babies
Studies show long-term risks for children born small for their gestational age. Early Development Instrument (EDI) research shows these babies are at greater risk for later developmental vulnerability.
Less is known about babies born large for their gestational age.
Continue reading Long-term outcomes for large babies
Patterns of early socio-emotional health
CIHR celebrates Canada 150
To help celebrate Canada 150, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) created the Celebrating Health Research storybook. Continue reading CIHR celebrates Canada 150
AEDC conference call for abstracts
The Telethon Kids Institute is hosting the 2018 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) National Conference from March 14-16, 2018. The call for abstracts is open from November 1 to November 30. Continue reading AEDC conference call for abstracts
Erikson Institute brings EDI to Illinois
Illinois communities will know a little more about their children, thanks to an Erikson Institute pilot project featuring the EDI. Continue reading Erikson Institute brings EDI to Illinois