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PRESS RELEASE / CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Embargoed for Release on May 13, 2026 Does your infant put their arm through their sleeve when you get them dressed? As you sort laundry does your toddler pick up the shorts you…
The little pauses, “ums,” and moments when you struggle to find the right word may reveal far more about your brain than anyone realized. Researchers discovered that everyday speech patterns are closely tied to executive…
For decades, psychologists have debated whether the human mind can be explained by one unified theory or must be broken into separate parts like memory and attention. A recent AI model called Centaur seemed to offer a…
Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills.
India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme, launched in 1975 and now one of the world's largest community ...
The 2025 National Survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing reported that approximately 3.8 million Australians aged 16 and over ...
Millions of people start work before sunrise—but their brains aren’t ready for it. A new clinical trial has found that the wake-promoting drug solriamfetol can significantly boost alertness in early-morning shift workers…
Vivid dreams might be doing more than just entertaining your mind at night. Researchers found that immersive dreaming can actually make sleep feel deeper and more refreshing, even when brain activity is high…
In the master's concentration in learning, development and counselling (LEB), students explore topics related to applied ...
In the class of things that happen so often or predictably as to become truisms are the high-risk activities that teenagers ...
Princeton researchers found that the brain excels at learning because it reuses modular “cognitive blocks” across many tasks. Monkeys switching between visual categorization challenges revealed that the prefrontal cortex…
The number of toddlers in Scotland showing developmental issues increased during the Covid lockdown, according to a new report.
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A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many ...
MSU researchers discovered that microbes begin shaping the brain while still in the womb, influencing neurons in a region critical for stress and social behavior. Their findings suggest modern birth practices that alter…
Dr. Sami Klebanoff is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience assessing and treating children and families.
Investing in early childhood development (ECD), preprimary school education, childcare, teacher training, maternal health, and ...
Looking back at an awkward moment in the history of adolescent psychology. By Matt Richtel Matt Richtel has reported extensively ...
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When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but ...
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the…
Cultural values shape how caregivers interact with children, influencing developmental trajectories across cognitive, social and ...
Parental knowledge of children’s developmental trajectories plays a pivotal role in shaping cognitive, social and emotional ...
That 'aha' moment when you come back to a puzzle and immediately figure it out? Something fascinating is going on in your brain. A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging shows that these flashes of insight…
As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their…
A study found that targeted coaching for caregivers of infants as young as 8 months significantly enhances babies' communication and cognitive development.
Neuroscientists are developing methods to map the brain systems that allow us to recognize and get around our world.
Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development has been a central framework for understanding how children grow and learn.
A new study finds vision loss fears may deter some patients from cataract surgery, despite it being the only effective treatment. The research underscores the role of doctor-patient relationships in medical decisions.
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