by Zoe Martin | Dec 10, 2020 | Environmental Factor, Family Factor, Genetic Factor
The actions of a mother during pregnancy are important and can affect a child’s development during early childhood. EGDS is investigating the factors that can change harmful pregnancy behavior.
by Zoe Martin | Dec 10, 2020 | Environmental Factor, Family Factor
The actions a parent takes as their child grows up has an effect on their developmental outcomes. You can read more about this by viewing our most recent publications!
by Zoe Martin | Nov 19, 2020 | Environmental Factor, Genetic Factor
A higher BMI in a biological mother seemed to be associated with greater stability in child BMI. This may indicate that children who are genetically predisposed to have higher BMI’s may be less sensitive to environmental factors that had an impact on other...
by Zoe Martin | Nov 19, 2020 | Environmental Factor
Children who were more able to regulate their behaviors had a more stable BMI. This could mean that these children have more control over their food intake. Conversely, children who displayed outward fear, sadness, anger, and frustration had less stable BMI’s....
by Zoe Martin | Nov 19, 2020 | Environmental Factor
Children who lived in quieter, more orderly homes had a more stable BMI. This could mean that these environments encouraged more consistent eating habits.
by Zoe Martin | Nov 19, 2020 | Environmental Factor, Family Factor
Parental relationships may have an effect on child development. EDGS found that when parents have supportive relationships, this positive environment can affect a child’s mood and quality of sleep.
Recent Comments