Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across all ages and income levels experienced declines in verbal reasoning, flexible thinking and memory — core cognitive competencies reflected in ...

Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

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In today’s fast-paced world, mental overload has become a significant challenge. The constant barrage of information, digital distractions, and emotional demands can overwhelm our brains, leaving us ...

A longitudinal study in the Netherlands found that infants who displayed greater curiosity at 8 months of age tended to have higher IQ scores at 3.5 years of age. However, this association was present ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively. Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted ...

In a recent study published in Nature Human Behavior, researchers assessed the associations between cognitive and non-cognitive (NCS) skills and academic achievement from ages 7 to 16. Study: Genetic ...

Memory plays a vital role in a child’s learning and overall development. The good news is that it can be strengthened through ...

Developing skills that help students think creatively and critically, set goals, and succeed in school and beyond.

Video games are part of many children's daily lives. They capture the attention and imagination of young people on an unprecedented scale. Video games have become a topic of debate in the world of ...