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Serving larger portions of veggies found to increase young kids' veggie consumption
A Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2021


New Kentucky sweepstakes awards children $1,000 to encourage summer reading
Programming, materials, and activities for elementary-aged children should be a core part of every library’s offerings year-round.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021


Jurassic Quest and Ryan Seacrest to bring dinosaur-themed experiences to children's hospitals
Jurrasic Quest and Ryan Seacrest to bring exclusive dinosaur-themed experiences to children at pediatric hospitals throughout the country
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021


Childhood exercise can maintain and promote cognitive function in later life
Researchers found a positive association between childhood exercise and the maintenance and promotion of cognitive function in later life.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021


Study finds that our earliest memories can start from the age of two-and-a-half
New study and a review of decades of data pushes the memory clock back over a year, but the study confirms everyone is different
Joseph Shavit
Jun 14, 2021


Scientists say active early learning shapes the adult brain
An enhanced learning environment during the first five years of life shapes the brain in ways that are apparent four decades later
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2021


Yoga and breathing exercises aid children with ADHD to focus
Yoga and breathing exercises have a positive effect on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Joseph Shavit
May 16, 2021


Nature draws out a happy place for children
Young children in deprived areas see nature and outdoor spaces as being associated with "happy places" according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
May 11, 2021


Useful mental health tips for parents as kids return to in-person school
More than a year after the pandemic began, many kids are just now returning to in-person school. Some students may have a harder time...
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
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