Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing brains. New research from cognitive neuroscientists provides a clear answer. The ...

A Spanish birth cohort study finds that cord blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids ALA and DHA are linked to distinct, ...

The average number of children per family in the United States has fallen dramatically, from seven in 1800 to fewer than two in 2018. That’s good news for kids’ cognitive development, suggests a ...

Positive psychology is a movement that puts the focus on happiness and thriving rather than problems and mental illness. According to Psychology Today, "Positive psychology is a branch of psychology ...

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New research led by the University of St Andrews has shown that children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, rather than in the presence of a stranger. Cognitive control ...

The present work examined children’s attribution of psychological properties to inanimate agents in two experiments. In Study 1, an Interview Task and the Theory of Mind Scale (ToM Scale) were ...

Physical activity is increasingly recognized for its dual role in enhancing both physical health and cognitive development. This study compared the effects of three types of in-class ...

Grade school–age children with better cardiovascular health may have better cognitive function, according to new research. Scientists are increasingly looking at the mind-body connection, including ...

Lucca walked into my classroom on the first day of school with a reputation that preceded him. A behavioral file the size of a book. Diagnosed with ADHD, he'd given teachers trouble every year. The ...