It is often not enough to have a general understanding of child developmental needs. Specific issues often arise that require special understanding and insight to address as a parent. Below you will find links to recent research findings in common areas of concern for children and adolescents. We update this page whenever we come upon important new information, so check back again soon.
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GENERAL TOPICS
Curiosity, Pleasure, and Play: A Neurodevelopmental Perspective
American Association of Pediatrics highlights the importance of play
Free Unstructured Play Is Essential For Children
Evidence for psychotherapy in treatment of children
Preventing childhood mental health problems after divorce
Family-based treatment key in treating adolescent bulimia
Materialism And Self-Esteem Linked In Children
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
Someone To Complain With Isn't Necessarily A Good Thing, Especially For Teenage Girls
Verbal Abuse In Childhood Triggers Adult Anxiety, Depression
Peer Groups Have A Significant Influence On Behavior But Some Are More Influential Than Others
The Quality Of A Father-Child Relationship Effects Intimate Relationships In Adulthood
Youth Activities Help Teens Gain Independence With Less Family Conflict
Sexualization Of Girls In The Media Is Harmful
Why Teens Do Stupid Things
ANXIETY DISORDERS
Low-birth weight associated with increased risk of depression and anxiety in girls, but not boysAnxious children have disturbed brain response when looking at angry faces
Behavioral therapy recommended for social phobia
Combination treatment recommended for children with OCD
ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
NIMH Guide to ADHD
Parents Medication Guide to ADHD
ADHD: Delayed brain maturation that catches up? (Video-link)
ADHD: Delayed brain maturation that catches up? (Article-link)
Medication treatment in preschoolers with ADHD
NIMH Director: Are Children with ADHD Being Overmedicated?
Childhood Hyperactive Behaviors Exacerbated By Food Additives And Artificial Color
Involving Fathers In Children's ADHD Treatment Programs
Consistent, Managed Treatment Works Best For Children With ADHD
Study Suggests High-Dose Fish Oil May Significantly Improve Behavior In Children With ADHD
ADHD Seems To Be Linked To Low Dopamine Brain Activity
Risk Of Attention And Learning Difficulties Linked With Frequent TV Viewing During Adolescence
UVA Researchers Find Not All Drugs Are Equal In Treating Teen Drivers With ADHD
Study Reveals How ADHD Drugs Work In Brain
Boys With ADHD Calm Down With Dance Therapy
Pine Bark Extract Reduces ADHD Symptoms In Children
Noise Is Not A Nuisance: Noise Helps Memory Performance In Unruly Children
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
NIMH Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Medication use for severe autistic behavior
Way To Measure, Treat Autism Suggested By Brain Study
Largest-Ever Search for Autism Genes Reveals New Clues
'Virtual Peers' May Teach Children With Autism
BIPOLAR DISORDER
NIMH Guide to Bipolar Disorder
Extreme irritability: Bipolar disorder or severe mood dysregulation disorder?
Family history may differentiate childhood bipolar disorder and severe mood dysregulation disorder
Fear circuits flare-up in children with bipolar disorder as they misread facial cues
DEPRESSION
NIMH Guide to Depression
Parents Medication Guide to Depression
Low-birth weight associated with increased risk of depression and anxiety in girls, but not boys Teens with treatment resistant depression more likely to get better with combination therapy
Combined treatment recommended for depression in adolescents
Treating maternal depression important for treating childhood depression
SLEEP ISSUES
Behavioural Problems Linked With Late Nights In Preteens
Children's Sleep Problems Can Lead To School Problems
Children Who Sleep Less Are More Likely To Be Overweight
Hyperactivity, Sleepiness, And ADHD Often Improved After Tonsillectomy
Pre-Existing Psychological Conditions Can Be Aggravated By Reduced Sleep Quality
Sleep, Attention, and Memory: Not (Maybe) What You Thought
Understanding The Function Of Sleep Comes One Step Closer
Neural Link Between Sleep Loss And Psychiatric Disorders
TRAUMA, MALTREATMENT, AND ATTACHMENT DISORDERS
Bonding and Attachment in Maltreated Children
Helping Traumatized Children
Maltreatment and the Developing Child
Potential of neurofeedback for treatment of RAD
Making stress hormone levels a treatment focus with maltreated children
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