#cognitive-development
#cognitive-development

5 days ago

Digital life

Rethinking Piaget in a Tech-Driven Childhood

Children may reach certain cognitive milestones earlier because of digital exposure.

Fragmented, technology-influenced learning paths disrupt Piaget's stages of development.

Balancing technology and real-world experiences is crucial for healthy development.

#education

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

8 months ago

Just 10 seconds of light exercise boosts brain activity in kids

Brief, light exercises may significantly enhance children's cognitive function, especially brain activity in the prefrontal cortex.

Higher education

Education for Flourishing

Education fosters not just cognitive growth, but also character development, enabling students to flourish in life.

fromwww.npr.org

11 months ago

US news

Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

Writing by hand offers cognitive benefits for both children and adults, improving recognition, memory, recall, and conceptual understanding.

fromFuturism

Higher education

After a Single Concussion, Kids Are 15 Percent Less Likely to Go to College

A single concussion significantly impacts future educational attainment for children.

fromAxios

Parenting

The snippet generation

Boredom is more prevalent among students due to shorter content, causing challenges in focus and attention in education.

The shift towards rapid content consumption is impacting the ability to engage with longer, more complex material.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

8 months ago

Just 10 seconds of light exercise boosts brain activity in kids

Brief, light exercises may significantly enhance children's cognitive function, especially brain activity in the prefrontal cortex.

Higher education

Education for Flourishing

Education fosters not just cognitive growth, but also character development, enabling students to flourish in life.

fromwww.npr.org

11 months ago

US news

Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

Writing by hand offers cognitive benefits for both children and adults, improving recognition, memory, recall, and conceptual understanding.

fromFuturism

Higher education

After a Single Concussion, Kids Are 15 Percent Less Likely to Go to College

A single concussion significantly impacts future educational attainment for children.

fromAxios

Parenting

The snippet generation

Boredom is more prevalent among students due to shorter content, causing challenges in focus and attention in education.

The shift towards rapid content consumption is impacting the ability to engage with longer, more complex material.

The problem with parenting interventions in the Global South | Aeon Essays

The historical narrative of cognitive deficiency in colonized children continues to shape contemporary discourses on brain development in the Global South.

Social justice

Do Some Forms of Trauma Affect Us More Than Others?

Different types of childhood trauma can have distinct impacts on mental health outcomes.

Family-origin trauma often leads to more severe mental health consequences than external traumas.

Miscellaneous

fromSlate Magazine

Uh, Should I Be Worried About That Study That Links Fluoride to Lower IQs?

Fluoride's addition to drinking water significantly reduces dental decay but raises concerns about potential negative effects on children's IQ.

Miscellaneous

fromMail Online

People who play instruments more likely to pick up a second language

Musical talent is linked to fluency in foreign languages, suggesting that music education can enhance language learning.

#reading

fromThe Atlantic

Writing

The Power of the Mental Workout

Reading should be treated as a mental workout, not a chore.

fromWIRED

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Good at Reading? Your Brain May Be Structured Differently

Reading for enjoyment is declining, with half of UK adults rarely engaging in reading.

Distinct brain structures exist for proficient readers, impacting their reading abilities.

fromThe Atlantic

Writing

The Power of the Mental Workout

Reading should be treated as a mental workout, not a chore.

fromWIRED

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Good at Reading? Your Brain May Be Structured Differently

Reading for enjoyment is declining, with half of UK adults rarely engaging in reading.

Distinct brain structures exist for proficient readers, impacting their reading abilities.

more#reading

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

When Do Kids Stop Believing in Santa? Insights From Real Moms & Experts

Children's belief in Santa typically diminishes around age 8 due to cognitive development and increased questioning.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Word Game: Nov. 18, 2024

Engaging word games promote vocabulary building through structured challenges.

Finding words in 'TRUISTIC' can enhance cognitive skills and foster creativity.

Health

fromwww.theguardian.com