Parental wealth in childhood and its relationship with children’s development and predictors of wealth in adult life

For the first time in the history of the UK birth cohort studies, a short measure of parents’ financial assets and debts is available in childhood (Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), age 11) alongside measures of income. This research project aims to understand how parents’ long-term financial position shapes their children’s outcomes from an early stage.

Children growing up without a garden more likely to be obese

New research has found that young children with no access to a garden are far more likely to be overweight or obese by the time they reach seven.

Moving home not necessarily a ‘bad thing’ for youngsters, study finds

Many parents worry that the disruption of moving home may be harmful to young children, but a new study suggests that this is not necessarily so.

Home moves in early years: the impact on children in the US and the UK

Initial findings from the Millennium Cohort Study Age 11 Sweep

The fifth MCS survey took place during 2012 when participants were aged 11. Our initial findings from the age 11 survey cover a range of themes, from family structure to child cognitive development.

Pathways from environmental risk to children’s psychological maladjustment and resilience

This research project tested how neighbourhood, family poverty and other adverse circumstances are related to children’s wellbeing, as gauged through emotional and behavioural outcomes.

Age 55 survey of the 1958 National Child Development Study launches

The age 55 survey of the 1958 National Child Development Study (NCDS) has now begun. Approximately 11,500 cohort members will be invited to take part.

More than one in four UK children facing multiple risks to development, study finds

More than one in four UK youngsters are growing up in families facing multiple challenges such as parental depression and financial hardship that can have a damaging effect on children’s development, new research suggests.