children
June 1, 2007
Toddlers take a cue
For the first time, UW researchers have confirmed that toddlers engage in “emotional eavesdropping”—changing their own behavior in response to an emotional exchange that does not involve them.
Partners for children
The University of Washington School of Social Work is playing a major role in an innovative new public-private partnership aimed at improving Washington’s child-welfare system.
June 1, 2006
Infant screening
A relatively simple screening process detects enzyme deficiencies in newborns, allowing treatment to begin before too much damage has been done.
March 1, 2006
Peabody winner
On May 17, 2004, Mathew Shaw and his wife, Juleen, were wide-awake at 5 a.m., and they were nervous. The Peabody Awards would be announced that morning.
September 1, 2005
Tune toddlers out
The drivers with the “Kill Your Television” bumper stickers may be right—if your child is under 3. In July researchers at the University of Washington announced the results of a study that tracked harmful effects from toddler TV viewing.
March 1, 2004
Nursing pioneer
Kathryn Barnard, the Spence Endowed Professor in the UW School of Nursing, was recognized for her groundbreaking research when she was presented with the 2003 Episteme Award at the Sigma Theta Tau International Convention.
September 1, 2000
Special delivery
In the debate over Caesarean sections, researchers are finally considering women's health. What they've found so far could be troubling.
December 1, 1998
Learning curves
UW research into learning disabilities—including new teaching tactics, genetic testing and brain imaging—may finally break some children's roadblocks to success.
July 1, 1997
‘Imagination inflation’ makes childhood events seem real, study finds
The power of human imagination may be stronger than previously suspected, blurring the line between memory and imagination.
September 1, 1996
Mothers’ depression can affect babies’ brains
A mother's depression can have significant effects on her infant, UW Psychology Professor Geraldine Dawson reported.
September 1, 1994
Good sports
Two UW psychologists are teaching players and coaches how to play the game, no matter who wins or loses.
SIDS research
UW medical student Michael Emery published the first experiment that links infant steroid hormones to breathing patterns during sleep.
March 1, 1994
Theater maven
Linda Hartzell is now the artistic director of the Seattle Children's Theatre and an internationally recognized voice in the field.
December 1, 1993
Most abuse remembered
Psychology Professor Elizabeth Loftus recently interviewed 105 women about their memories of childhood abuse.
September 1, 1993
Bringing words to life
The experience of Seattle's children—and that of children everywhere—is warmer and wiser because of Beverly Cleary's work.
Baby talk
UW findings challenge traditional theories of speech development and indicate that experience shapes language perception far earlier than once thought.
March 1, 1990
Boys stave off divorce
Couples with sons are 9 percent more likely to stay together than are couples with daughters, according to a sociology professor.