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    Reducing air pollution important for healthy brain development in children
    Joseph Shavit
    • 2 days ago

    Reducing air pollution important for healthy brain development in children

    Study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children
    Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 7

    Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

    100 children from Martina Children’s hospital in Stockholm were able to try the digi-physical treatment concept over a period of one year.
    Eating fruits and vegetables shown to reduce ADHD symptoms
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 23

    Eating fruits and vegetables shown to reduce ADHD symptoms

    A good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to eat their fruits and vegetables is it may reduce inattention.
    Video games can boost children's intelligence, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 14

    Video games can boost children's intelligence, study finds

    Researchers have studied how the screen habits of US children correlate with how their cognitive abilities develop over time.
    Adding AI to Museum exhibits increases learning, keeps kids engaged longer
    Joshua Shavit
    • May 12

    Adding AI to Museum exhibits increases learning, keeps kids engaged longer

    Hands-on exhibits are staples of science and children’s museums around the world, and kids love them. But do kids actually learn from them?
    “New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 10

    “New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity

    Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.
    What are the most common children’s first words,  according to largest ever global study
    Joshua Shavit
    • May 1

    What are the most common children’s first words, according to largest ever global study

    Children learn demonstratives that call others’ attention to objects – such as ‘this/that’ and ‘here/there’ – at extremely young ages.
    Experimental drug reduces tics in children, teens with Tourette Syndrome
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 1

    Experimental drug reduces tics in children, teens with Tourette Syndrome

    Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by motor and verbal tics, which are repetitive movements and vocalizations.
    Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 12

    Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being

    Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
    Research scientists finally uncover the cause of ADHD - and how it works
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 10

    Research scientists finally uncover the cause of ADHD - and how it works

    Israeli scientists have cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Children may instinctively know how to do division even before hitting the books, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 26

    Children may instinctively know how to do division even before hitting the books, study finds

    A large body of research suggests that, even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.
    Love of nature is an inheritable trait, study of twins shows
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 7

    Love of nature is an inheritable trait, study of twins shows

    A person’s appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study
    Stranger's kindness to a child with autism teaches a lesson in compassion
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 6

    Stranger's kindness to a child with autism teaches a lesson in compassion

    Ian Shelley, a runner training for a 250-mile race, stopped to ask Fernando if everything was okay. Words are easy, actions are not always.
    According to experts, these 4 secrets are essential to raising kind children
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 14, 2021

    According to experts, these 4 secrets are essential to raising kind children

    Schools around the world are implementing lessons that teach empathy and compassion, and science is increasingly focusing on their benefits.
    Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 10, 2021

    Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness

    Study suggests that teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgiveness.
    New study concludes: Grannies are good for you
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 18, 2021

    New study concludes: Grannies are good for you

    Scientists say they have proven that grandmothers have strong nurturing instincts and are hard-wired to care deeply about grandchildren.
    Spending time in nature has a surprising effect on  early childhood development
    Joshua Shavit
    • Oct 27, 2021

    Spending time in nature has a surprising effect on early childhood development

    Few studies have investigated this pathway linking greenspace and developmental outcomes among children.
    Ability to produce humor linked to higher intelligence levels in schoolchildren
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 18, 2021

    Ability to produce humor linked to higher intelligence levels in schoolchildren

    Children with higher levels of general knowledge and verbal reasoning are better able to produce humor, new research suggests.
    Video game with biofeedback helps kids and teens regulate stress and anger
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 7, 2021

    Video game with biofeedback helps kids and teens regulate stress and anger

    A video game with biofeedback — aimed at keeping heart rate low during fast-paced play — can help youth learn to regulate their anger.
    Introducing 'Baby Robot' -- new system helping  toddlers practice their motor skills
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 2, 2021

    Introducing 'Baby Robot' -- new system helping toddlers practice their motor skills

    Researchers developed Baby Robot, a robotic toy that could be used to enhance the motor skills of toddlers.
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