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New Research Shows mRNA COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy Are Safe for Baby Development
A major study tracking over 400 toddlers found no link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. The research provides reassuring evidence that these vaccines do not affect your child's speech, motor skills, behaviour, or social development.
Source: Science Daily — Children's Health
The Hidden Truth About Toddler Foods: Why Most Store-Bought Options Aren't as Healthy as You Think
A major study found that 4 out of 5 toddler foods sold in supermarkets are ultra-processed, with nearly half containing too much sugar, salt, or fat. Here's what Singapore parents need to know before filling their shopping baskets.
Source: Science Daily — Children's Health
Your Baby's Gut Health May Shape Brain Development: What New Research Reveals
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria in your baby's gut could play a crucial role in protecting against autism and ADHD—and the foundation for this protection may actually begin before birth. Understanding this early connection could help parents support their child's brain development from the very start.
Source: Science Daily — Children's Health
How You Tell Stories With Your Toddler Matters More Than You Think
New research shows that the way mothers talk and build stories together with their toddlers is deeply connected to how sensitive and responsive they are as parents. While storytelling skills don't directly predict attachment, they're a powerful window into maternal sensitivity—one of the most important ingredients for your child's emotional security.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
How Your Child's Development and Your Own Stress Shape Play Time Together
New research shows that the best parenting strategies for building connection during play work differently depending on your child's age, abilities, and your own stress levels. Understanding these differences can help you get more out of precious moments with your toddler.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
How Smart Technology Can Help Spot Malnourished Children Early—Even in Remote Areas
New research from Nepal shows that artificial intelligence can accurately identify children at risk of malnutrition using simple survey data. The breakthrough means families in underserved communities could finally get the help they need, without waiting for specialists to visit.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
How Community Health Workers Can Transform Early Child Development—Even in Challenging Times
A groundbreaking study from the West Bank shows that training local community health workers to coach parents can dramatically improve how young children learn and grow. The research found that when parents receive the right guidance and support, nearly 9 in 10 children stay on track developmentally—and children who start behind can catch up.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Your Baby's Temperament Shapes How You Manage Emotions: What New Parents Need to Know
A new study reveals that your infant's natural temperament directly affects how well you can regulate your own emotions as a parent. Understanding this connection helps explain why some babies feel more challenging to care for, and what you can do about it.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Why Your Baby's Temperament Matters More Than You Think—And How It Affects Your Own Emotions
A new study reveals that your baby's natural temperament directly influences how well you can manage your own emotions as a parent. Understanding this connection helps explain why parenting can feel easier with one child than another, and what you can do about it.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Simple Community Support Can Transform Early Child Development—Even in Tough Circumstances
A new study shows that training community health workers to coach parents on brain development and play can dramatically improve how babies grow and learn. The findings offer hope for Singapore families seeking practical, evidence-based parenting guidance during the critical first years.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
How Parents' Sensory Wiring Affects Their Parenting Style—And What You Can Do About It
New research shows that how parents process sensory information—whether they're easily overwhelmed, under-responsive, or sensation-seeking—directly shapes how they parent their young children. Understanding your own sensory profile could be the key to more calm, consistent parenting.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
What the Research Says About Screen Time Before Age 3
New evidence from developmental psychologists is sharper than the old WHO blanket ban — here's what the data actually says for Singapore parents.
Source: JAMA Pediatrics / UCL Children of the 21st Century