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Toddler not doing what you asked? Here's why

July 22, 2019

Emily Sumner, cog sci, in KidSpot, July 22, 2019

The case against reality

July 22, 2019

In his new book, UCI vision scientist Donald Hoffman says evolution has trained humans to construct reality, rather than see the world as it truly is

Want young children to choose healthier options? Not what you say, but how, study finds

July 21, 2019

Emily Sumner, cog sci, via The Sector, July 21, 2019

Scientists might have found the ideal way to get your toddler to do what you want

July 20, 2019

Emily Sumner, cog sci, via Science Alert, July 20, 2019

The right way to nap to boost performance

July 18, 2019

Sara Mednick, cog sci, via Thrive Global, July 18, 2019

Coming in second might get your kids to eat more vegetables

July 18, 2019

Emily Sumner, cog sci, in Arcamax, July 18, 2019

Here's a trick to help your toddler make healthy choices

July 17, 2019

Emily Sumner, cog sci, in the Houston Chronicle, July 17, 2019

Why your toddler gets mad when you give them what they wanted

July 15, 2019

Emily Sumner, cognitive sciences, explains in Life Hacker

Scientists may have found a better way to spot early signs of dementia: our eyes

July 11, 2019

Alyssa Brewer, cog sci, via Quartz, July 11, 2019

Toddlers tend to opt for the last thing in a set, so craft your questions carefully

July 10, 2019

Emily Sumner, cog sci, in Science News, July 10, 2019

Infants 10 to 16 months old prefer those who yield in conflicts, study finds

July 3, 2019

Barbara Sarnecka, cog sci, via MedicalXPress, July 3, 2019

Infants 10 to 16 months old prefer those who yield in conflicts

July 3, 2019

Barbara Sarnecka, cog sci, via Neuroscience News, July 3, 2019

Scott LaFee: UC Irvine study shows benefits for those taught napping

July 2, 2019

Sara Mednick, UCI cog sci, in Noozhawk, July 2, 2019

Babies prefer those who defer in conflicts, toddlers pick winners

July 2, 2019

Studies find children develop characteristically human preferences between ages 16 and 21 months

The "recency effect" is especially pronounced in children - an important finding for researchers and parents

July 1, 2019

Emily Sumner, cog sci, in The British Psychological Society, July 1, 2019

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