Category Archives: Children of the 2020s

If you’ve ever sat across the dinner table from a child pushing peas around their plate with a grimace — you’re not alone.

Children develop humour from a very early age, starting with a sense of shared experience and socialisation. Read more to learn about it!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the next survey of the Children of the 2020s study, now your little one(s) are around 4 years old! 

If you have moved home, or changed your contact details, since joining the study, we would be very grateful if you could update us. 

Watching your child get to grips with learning language is a bit like watching a magic show. One minute, they are saying single words and pointing, and the next, they’re speaking in sentences, telling stories, and even haggling for that extra sweet. As well as seeing just how rapidly children learn, you’ll also start to get a real insight into how they see the world, and how they think.

This month, we are introducing a new type of research activity which involves recording a video of you and your child. So, we thought it might be helpful to tell you about how video has helped researchers to better understand children’s development

In this second video of our interview with a childcare expert, you’ll hear Dr. Mathers’ thoughts about how to choose a nursery that is right for you and your child!

Dr. Mathers talks about separation anxiety and childcare, and how you can help them.

Early childhood is a magical time of growth and development, filled with new experiences and relationships. Your toddler may have already made some friends, or will begin to start making friends soon, but for those who have siblings they are in luck as their first friends live with them. Siblings are often a child’s first companions in their lives, and growing up with siblings can have a profound impact on a child’s life. Keep on reading to learn how!