Children of mothers who work nonstandard hours face greater vulnerability
In the first study of its kind using UK data, researchers found that when mothers work nonstandard schedules, their children’s socioemotional health is often compromised
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Children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, says new research
Groundbreaking new research led by the University of St Andrews has shown that children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, rather than in the presence of a stranger.
Aping our cousins
St Andrews scientists have found that young children use the same gestures as chimpanzees and gorillas.
Do daughters pay price of marital strife?
* Average facial images of three groups of young women; left-right: those with separated parents, those with unseparated parents who rated their parents' relationship as poor quality, and those who reported their parents' relationship as good quality. Credit - Perception Lab, University of St Andrews *
Can dogs learn from watching children?
How do animals - ranging from ants and dogs to pigeons and children - learn? Do they rely on traditions? Can they learn from other species?
Wanted! – babies and toddlers
St Andrews psychologists are looking for young minds to take part in a hands-on study into child brain development.