How language insufficiency survives internalisation

The '12-point IQ boost from iodine' claim is real—but it describes the cost of deficiency, not the benefit of supplementation. New analysis s… #Cognitivedevelopment #Iodine #Pregnancynutrition #Publichealth #Supplementevidence

We lack a real-time, reliable way to track children's cognitive development amidst AI's rapid integration into education. Without a "cognitive growth chart," we risk undetected harm to future minds. Building this instrument is urgent and essential. #AIinEducation #CognitiveDevelopment #EdTech

Your Brain Keeps Sabotaging Your Novel.

🌱 We’re excited to share that the project Supporting Early Emotional Development through Mindfulness Strategies (SEEDS), led by Lucrezia Crescenzi-Lanna, has been selected for funding under the Spanis...

Batteries recharged and ready for action! 🚀 We’re back from the break at the ChildTech Lab with fresh energy and big ambitions 😀 What’s on our radar this season: - New Projects: Building safer, ...

A Finnish study spanning eight years tracked children's screen time and physical activity, revealing unexpected links between screen use and cognitive performance in adolescence. Researchers found that children with higher screen time tended to show better cognitive processing skills during teenage years, suggesting that the type of screen activity matters more than the duration. Activities involving learning, creativity, and problem-solving on screens may support cognitive development, according to Doctoral Researcher Petri Jalanko from the University of Jyväskylä. However, the study also highlights complexities in physical activity's impact, noting sex-specific differences: light-intensity activity was linked to better working memory in girls, while guided physical activity benefited boys. The research challenges assumptions about screen time, emphasizing balance between digital engagement and physical exercise. Key findings include the potential benefits of structured screen activities and the need for tailored approaches to physical activity based on gender. The study, published in a reputable journal, underscores the importance of understanding how modern lifestyles affect adolescent brain development.

Florida House requires child care personnel to complete literacy training for early childhood education.

Children exposed to both a natural disaster and extreme heat while in the womb may show measurable changes in brain structure years later, according to a new

At its June meeting, the McFarland School District heard a detailed learning-and-technology report from Emily Kinser highlighting research that links heavy 1:1 device use to lower learning outcomes and outlining a plan to move away from primary-grade 1:1 devices, develop a district tech philosophy, and issue AI guidance for teachers and students.