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Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

Researchers have discovered a new way that brain plasticity is controlled in early life, offering insight into the ...

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

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Laughter is the best medicine, according to one old adage. Now, new research suggests it boosts child learning and ...

Your baby’s brain is growing fast. What you do in their early years matters. Your child’s experiences in the first six years of life, especially the first three, build the foundation for lifelong ...

A child's first few years lay the foundation for lifelong health, learning, and wellbeing. Nutrition during this period plays a defining role in strengthening immunity, supporting healthy growth, and ...