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News On Enhancing Your Child's Intelligence
Active Children May Do Better in School
Time Magazine Jan 16, 2012
Physical activity can improve blood flow to the brain, fueling
memory, attention and creativity, which are essential to learning.
And exercise releases hormones that can improve mood and suppress
stress, which can also help learning. So while it may seem as if
kids are just exercising their bodies when they're running around,
they may actually be exercising their brains as well.
More School May Mean Higher IQ Scores
VOA News Jan 12, 2011
A study in Norway has found that students who stayed in school longer than others their age scored
higher on intelligence tests.
Who Is Currently Identified as Gifted in the United States?
Huffington Post Jan 05, 2012
Today, lots of different definitions of giftedness exist. This wasn't always the case. Prior to 1972,
practically every school used one criterion and one criterion only to identify giftedness: an IQ cut-off
of 130. This criterion was heavily influenced by the pioneering work of Lewis Terman, who equated high IQ with genius.
Early Relationships and Brain Development
Boston Dec 23, 2011
The research and knowledge about how early relationships shape brain development has been exploding
in recent years. Three new studies caught my attention. The more we know about this area, the more we
recognize how important it is to support parents and young children in the early years when the brain
is most rapidly developing and so most "plastic," or able to change.
Kindergarten math skills key to later success, researchers say
UT San Diego Dec 23, 2011
It's one of the biggest debates going on among early childhood development experts: Is it more
important for kindergartners to focus on academics and learn their ABC's and numbers? On the
other hand, spend more time on social and emotional issues, like how to play nice and pay attention.
IQ isn't fixed at birth, can increase with education
US Today Dec 27, 2011
Although time spent in school has been linked with IQ, earlier
studies did not rule out the possibility that people with higher IQs
might simply be likelier to get more education than others, the
researchers noted.
How to make a brainier baby
stuff.co.nz Dec 7, 2011
Feeding babies the right foods is a recipe for increasing their
intelligence, according to top scientists from New Zealand and
Australia who meet in Auckland this week to discuss the impact of
nutrition on developing baby brains. Iron, iodine, Omega three fatty
acids and vitamin D are being examined for their brain powers in
pregnancy, infancy and childhood.
What's Fishy About Fish Oil Pills in Pregnancy?
Huffington Post Nov 21, 2011
Kids whose moms ate fish more than twice weekly during pregnancy
were significantly less likely to have low scores on cognitive
tests. Low maternal seafood intake (two or fewer servings weekly)
was also associated with increased risk of suboptimum outcomes for
prosocial behavior, fine motor, communication, and social
development scores.
High Childhood IQ Tied to Adult Illicit Drug Use
PsychCentral Nov 23, 2011
Having a high IQ may have its drawbacks: a new study finds that
highly intelligent children are more likely to try illegal drugs in
their teenage and adult years. The work is published in the Journal
of Epidemiology and Community Health.
The Power of Play
E Missourian Nov 16, 2011
What's the secret to your child's success in school and later in life? Learning to read at 18 months?
Mastering facts, like the alphabet or simple addition, at a surprisingly young age?
How to Raise a Secure Child in Anxious Times: Monkey See, Monkey Do
Huffington Post Nov 22, 2011
The easiest example of this that people can relate to is learning how to speak. Kids just pick it up. You
don't have to teach them vocabulary or grammar; They just absorb by imitation, the language they are exposed to.
Building Blocks, Effective in Developing Spatial Knowledge
Heal Blog Nov 07, 2011
Many mothers are meticulous with the kind of toy that their children will be playing. Mothers tend
to consult various literary materials which say something about best learning toys for children.
Legos can help child's brain develop
WKYC Nov 04, 2011
Experts say playing with Legos, or other hands-on toys can make your child smarter.
Why IQ Fluctuates Over Your Lifespan
Huffington Post Nov 07, 2011
In 1932, the entire population of Scottish 11-year-olds (87, 498 children) took an IQ test. Over
60 years later, psychologists Ian Deary and Lawrence Whalley tracked down about 500 of them and
gave them the same test to take again.
Art, music stimulates brain, helps with cognitive development
Kansas State Collegian Oct 23, 2011
Everyone knows that learning your multiplication tables, state
capitals and doing traditional course work as a child is a typical
approach to commit important facts and concepts to memory. However,
we as a nation must not forget how important the effects of fun,
spatially stimulating activities like art and music are to cognitive
development. Creative thinking greatly stimulates the brain and have
been proven to do everything from making reasoning skills stronger
to improving mood, behavior and concentration.
Debate Over Intelligence and Creativity Holds Little Relevance
HuffingtonPost Oct 13, 2011
Is there a relationship between IQ, or intelligence, and creativity? If so, what is it? Equally
important, how can we use one measurement to test another? What makes all this so important is simply
that creativity is now widely recognized as one of the most important ingredients to success in the
new economy and intelligence -- IQ at least -- has been, strangely some say, growing at 3% per decade
as reported in the Cambridge Journal of Biosocial Science.
Video games 'can alter children's brains'
The Telegraph Oct 14, 2011
Children should "feel the grass under their feet" rather than play addictive computer games that
can harm their mental development, a leading scientist has said.
Gifted child? Study shows kids' IQs can change during the teen years
CA Shine Oct 21, 2011
Researchers at the University College London used neuroimaging to
test whether fluctuations in the kids' IQ test scores might be
linked to brain development. They tested the same kids again four
years later, and were surprised by the results: Though the group's
average IQ remained about the same, some teens' scores had gone up
by as much as 20 points, while others had fallen by nearly as much.
How Touch and Movement Contribute to the Development of the Brain
Science Daily Oct 14, 2011
Every expectant mother is aware of fetal movements in the late
stages of pregnancy. It is known that the frequency of fetal
movements is correlated with the physical fitness of the newborn
child. What is the functional role of these irregular,
non-coordinated movements in the brain development? And what are the
neuronal processes that facilitate the brain development in result
of these movements?
Older fathers linked to low IQ
Google Oct 03, 2011
Older fathers are the chief source of faulty genes linked to intellectual disability, a study has found. The mental problem,
characterized by low IQ, is associated with chromosomal abnormalities caused by missing, repeated or reshuffled DNA sequences.
Boosting your tot's brainpower is child's play
Highland News Oct 06, 2011
MOST people have fond memories of singing nursery rhymes, playing games or reading
favorite books from childhood, but many are unaware that these fun moments of parent
and child interaction played an important role in making us who we are today.
Breastfed babies are smarter and get a better chance in life
The Guardian Oct 09, 2011
Encouraging disadvantaged mothers to breastfeed should be a key part of the government's plan
for improving social mobility, according to leading academics and health experts.
Music Training Enhances Children's Verbal Intelligence
Miller Oct 04, 2011
A just-published study from Canada suggests that early music education stimulates a child's
brain, leading to improved performance in an entirely different arena - verbal intelligence.
5 myths about your child's brain
NY Post Sep 18, 2011
In an effort to raise smart, successful children, parents will try anything, from baby
videos to vitamins. But how can you tell marketing from real science? New research has
revealed principles that might make you think again about what's best for your child.
Less Play Time = More Troubled Kids, Experts Say
Yahoo News Sep 22, 2011
From hide-and-seek to tearing around the neighborhood with friends, playing is one of
the hallmarks of childhood. But in this era of hyper-vigilant parenting, researchers
find that children in the United States have far less time to play than kids of 50
years ago, a trend that may have serious consequences for their development and mental health.
Some Brain Wiring Continues to Develop Well Into Our 20s
Science Daily Sep 23, 2011
The human brain doesn't stop developing at adolescence, but continues well into our 20s, demonstrates
recent research from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta.
Boosting child's brain, as easy as 1-2-3
DL Online Sep 09, 2011
According to Charles Hillman, an associate professor with the
University of Illinois, 20-minute spurts of moderate physical
activity can increase a brain's capacity “at the molecular,
cellular, systems and behavioral levels,” essentially increasing a
child's ability to learn by 5 to 10 percent.
Phil Lempert Lists Best Brain Foods for Kids to Increase Memory and Fuel Busy School Days
Yahoo Sep 13, 2011
According to Phil Lempert aka the SupermarketGuru, eating
nutrient-dense meals, and snacks, and staying hydrated at regular
intervals and avoiding processed, sugary foods can boost brain
development, improve concentration, and provide a child's energy to
make it through a school day.
Stay healthy to stay smart: Why DISEASE is the biggest factor in determining how clever you are
Daily Mail Sep 7, 2011
Scientists from the University of New Mexico analysed IQs across the United States and declared that
exposure to infectious disease had a huge effect on brain power. They say the reason for this is that
humans- and especially children - devote a great deal of energy running their brains. If a disease
crops up that diverts that energy, then intelligence inevitably suffers.
Why is the average IQ higher in some parts of the world?
ZME Science Sep 7, 2011
Being smart is the most valuable thing a man can have for himself; seriously – this is not a metaphor. Studies
have shown that babies spend as much as 90% of their energy building their brains, and even as an adult, 25%
of your energy goes directly to the brain.
Having dad around can make kids smart
Yahoo! News Aug 31, 2011
Fathers who are actively involved in raising their children -
whether or not they live with them - can have a large influence on
their intellectual abilities and emotional well-being, according to
a new research study from Concordia University.
Want to Excel? Concentrate, Baby
ABC News Sep 1, 2011
A new study suggests babies trained to concentrate spend more time
focusing on the task at hand, which could help them learn all kinds
of new skills. Researchers from the University of London in the U.K
studied 42 11-month-old babies, half of whom were trained to
concentrate by animated computer programs, while the other half
watched regular TV. After 15 days, the babies were put to the test.
Trained babies were better at focusing on a task, like interacting
with a parent, and ignoring distractions, like puppets.
Breastfeeding tied to kids' brainpower
Reuters Sep 1, 2011
In a new study from the UK, kids who were breastfed as babies had
higher scores on tests of vocabulary and reasoning at age five than
those who weren't breastfed. Breastfeeding seemed to make the
biggest difference for babies who were born early and therefore had
more catching up to do in their brain development.
How to Grow a Child's Brain
Psychology Today Aug 09, 2011
Early relationships promote healthy brain development - extensive
evidence was offered to show how a parent's attunement with her
child's emotional experience, or her ability to hold her child's
mind in mind, leads to a capacity for emotional regulation and
healthy emotional development at the level of structure and
biochemistry of the brain.
The Influence of Touch on Child Development
Live Strong Aug 02, 2011
No matter how well-nourished and intellectually stimulated a child is, going without human touch can stunt
his mental, emotional and even physical growth; it potentially affects the child for years to come.
Measure the mind
Deccan Herald Aug 16, 2011
The mental development of children is dependant on their ability or
intelligence. This apart, their social background, time of learning,
general health, capacity to grasp, method of teaching - all play an
important role. Except for mental ability, other aspects can be
easily judged. A student who appears physically strong may be weak
in learning whereas a fragile-looking boy may be good at grasping
information.
How half of your intelligence comes from your parents
DailyMail UK Aug 10, 2011
Researchers have found that up to half of our intelligence (or lack
of it) is inherited. Lead researcher Professor Ian Deary, of the
University of Edinburgh, said: "Individual differences in
intelligence are strongly associated with many important life
outcomes, including educational and occupational attainments,
income, health and lifespan.".
Child prodigies: born or made?
Health Canal July 15, 2011
There is scientific evidence to suggest that if children become
intensely motivated in a particular area early in life, that
developmental pattern is replicated in other parts of the brain and
fundamentally ‘laid down', such that the child can build on the
equipping skills of concentration and self-determination established
while young, which is then reflected in their level of ability.
Finding Creativity on IQ Tests
Huffington Post July 17, 2010
IQ tests have received a very large number of criticisms since their
inception. One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ
tests is that they don't measure creativity. But is this true?
Reading fosters brain development in young children
Post Independent July 28, 2011
Babies come into the world ready to learn. Their brains are thirsty for stimulation. Experiences
that fill a baby's first days, months and years have a critical impact on brain development.
Children develop much of their capacity for learning in the first
three years of life, when their brains grow to 90 percent of their
eventual adult weight.
Harness kids' brainpower
Star Tribune July 18, 2011
A Minneapolis expert tells how parents can enhance their parenting skills by acquiring greater understanding
of the many facets of their child's brain.
Walsh, who lives in Minneapolis, has a new book called
"Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids: The One Brain Book You Need to Help Your
Child Grow Brighter, Healthier and Happier", which tackles the
subject of brain development as it relates to topics including
intelligence, memory, connection, exercise and the impact of
technology.
Starting early with music, dance
AZ Star July 21, 2011
Music and dance are ways to help young children develop their brains, bodies and language, says Mary Rudy,
director of Kindermusik at Musical Steps Academy. "Music is
important because research shows that music enhances the total
development of the brain, body, language and character of the
child," Rudy said.
Pushy adults put stress on their gifted children
New Zealand Herald July 08, 2011
Gifted children often feel pressure to over-achieve in order to excel later in life - and teachers and
parents are often responsible.
Is Exercise the New Brain Food?
Lemon Grove July 03, 2011
We all know that exercising is good for your heart, bones and muscles, but did you know that some scientists
are calling exercise the new “brain food?” Studies being conducted all over the world are showing
a positive relationship between exercise and cognitive (brain) function.
Eating for two 'can lower baby's IQ'
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics June 30, 2011
A new study detailed in the journal Obesity Reviews, which looked at
a range of research conducted across the globe, concluded that
children whose mums overate while pregnant are at greater risk of
suffering from low IQs, eating disorders and psychosis.
Baby's Brain Wired for Human Sounds
Yahoo News June 30, 2011
Even when they are only 3 months old, infants can recognize human sounds like coughing or laughing. In addition,
if the sounds are negative in nature, the babies' brains show activity in areas involved in emotion.
Why children must learn music
The Hindu June 21, 2011
When someone mentioned the “World Music Day” celebration on June 21, I was surprised. Surely,
everyday is a celebration of the world of music.
EQ over IQ: How play-based learning can lead to more successful kids
The Globe and Mail June 13, 2011
As the children hunted for the man in the striped shirt, 5-year-old Millie bristled. She contemplated a tantrum,
let out a sigh, and then brushed her pigtails out of her face and found Waldo.
Memory training improves intelligence in some children, report says
LA Times June 14, 2011
Brain games can help with abstract reasoning months after the training, but they work only for those who
really need and enjoy the exercises, a study says.
Playtime is a critical building block in children's development
AZ Star Net June 20, 2011
Play is the most natural of childhood activities and may be the most important work we do to stimulate our
brains, develop our creativity, build problem-solving skills and learn how to interact positively with others.
A new pattern of thought
The Star June 12, 2011
Intelligence alone isn't enough as we need to fine tune our thinking
skills to maximise the potential of the brain to innovate and
succeed.
The value of EQ
The Nation June 10, 2011
When we were young, a high intelligence quotient (IQ) usually helped
in easy enrollment at a high quality university or college.
Moreover, people with a high IQ tended to get first jobs faster and
easier. But the easy ride didn't always last, and high-IQ students
often failed to achieve a high position. What happened to these
intelligent people?
Boot Camp for Boosting IQ
WSJ June 11, 2011
Can we make ourselves smarter? In recent decades, scientists have
accumulated increasing evidence that our intelligence, at least as
measured by the IQ test, is sharply constrained by genetics.
Although estimates vary, most studies place the heritability of
intelligence at somewhere between 50% and 80%. It's an uncomfortable
fact, but not all brains are created equal.
Taller children will grow smarter, claims IQ test study
FunEducation June 9, 2011
Children who grow taller, grow smarter - and scientists now believe
they know why. Researchers at the University of Bristol have shown
that there is a link between a child's IQ and the level of growth
hormone circulating in their blood, which determines the speed at
which they arrive at their final adult height. This could explain
why some shorter children do worse at school. Taller children often
have higher IQs and short children treated with growth hormone have
seen their IQs improve.
Study Links 5-Year-Olds' Brain Skills to Mothers' Warmth During Infancy
News America May 24, 2011
A new analysis of data from a cognitive science laboratory at Virginia Tech adds more fuel to
the idea that children's ability to listen and follow directions in school is connected
to the way caregivers responded to them as infants.
Using data on babies' brain development as well as their mothers'
interactions with them at five months old, the lab has found that
maternal warmth is connected to a child's “executive functioning”
five years later.
The Link Between Breastfeeding and Behavior in Children
Health News Digest May 17, 2011
A study published in the May 2011 issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood found that five-year-old
children who were breastfed as babies are better behaved than their formula-fed counterparts!
Children's earliest memories shift as they get older, study finds
LA Times May 12, 2011
By quizzing small children about the first events they remember - a cousin misbehaving, a trip
to a grocery store, a mother's bribe of red and green licorice - researchers have discovered that
the earliest memories of children shift as they get older, and don't solidify into the first memories
carried throughout life until about age 10.
Socially Smart
Hillsborough Patch May 06, 2011
Are there different intelligences? According to Daniel Goleman, not only is there cognitive intelligence (known as IQ),
but also social intelligence and emotional intelligence. For many years, as a society, it was believed that the higher
your IQ, the better job you would most likely have.
Success by 6: Encourage safe exploration and play
Herald Dispatch May 06, 2011
Responsive care giving involves creating an environment that is safe and predictable, with a variety of
materials to explore, accompanied by sensitive, caring and dependable interactions with consistent adult caregivers.
UO: DVD helps spur babies' brain development
KQW May 06, 2011
Scientists at the University of Oregon recently produced a DVD to help parents improve their children's brain
development. It's called Changing Brains.
Breastfeeding Your Babies Give Them Better Behavior
E Canada May 11, 2011
New studies show that babies, who are breastfed for at least four months, are much more likely to be well-behaved
children throughout childhood. They are less likely to be hyperactive, anxious, or to lie or steal.
How to Make Your Baby Smarter
Forbes Apr 18, 2011
In today's global knowledge economy, it's increasingly important to provide children every
opportunity to get ahead. How? Jumpstart that baby brainpower from the very beginning.
Growing Brains: Development from birth to age 3 sets stage for all of life
TDN Apr 18, 2011
Babies are born learning. The more they are held, nurtured, and stimulated by language, movement and play
in the first three years of life, the better their brains will be for the rest of their lives.
Could Junk Food Lower Your Child's IQ?
FY Living Apr 12, 2011
Is IQ linked to eating healthy food? As if parents needed any more reasons to keep their kids off junk food,
here is another: doing so makes them smarter. The results of a recent study suggest kids with diets rich in
salad, fish and fruit had higher IQs than kids whose diets were heavy with high fat, high-sugar processed foods.
Good-night, teen. Too little sleep can harm young brains
MSNBC Apr 13, 2011
Across the country each morning, groggy teens are dragging themselves out of bed and trudging sleepily
off to school. These bleary-eyed young people are often too tired to take in much of what's being
taught in their early morning classes.
DHA a brain booster
The Star Apr 27, 2011
THE early year is when a child needs DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) for optimal brain development. This
does not start when the child begins preschool. It actually starts from the time the child is in the mother's womb -
from the third trimester.
IQ is as much a measure of motivation as intelligence, study finds
The Telegraph Apr 27, 2011
Parents if you want to improve your child's chances of getting into Mensa then bribe them during
their IQ test, a new study suggests.
Should every child be made to play chess?
BBC Apr 25, 2010
Every child aged six or over in Armenia is now destined to learn chess. The authorities there believe compulsory
lessons will "foster schoolchildren's intellectual development" and improve critical thinking skills.
Memory works
The Star Apr 10, 2011
Getting preschoolers to place their books back on the correct shelf, put pencils into its case and sit on the
floor before a teacher may seem like a simple request for a child to comprehend, but it is not.
Children who learn to play a musical instrument more likely to go to college
Vancouver Sun Apr 07, 2011
If you learned to play a musical instrument as a child, there's a better chance you went to college or university,
according to results of a new survey.
Autistic boy,12, with higher IQ than Einstein develops his own theory of relativity
Daily Mail Mar 24, 2011
A 12-year-old child prodigy has astounded university professors after grappling with some of the most
advanced concepts in mathematics. Jacob Barnett has an IQ of 170 - higher than Albert Einstein - and
is now so far advanced in his Indiana university studies that professors are lining him up for a PHD research role.
Building better brains
Suffolk News Herald Mar 23, 2011
Marcia Tate, a professional development consultant and author, presented several strategies to increase
brainpower to area parents Tuesday night at King's Fork Middle School.
Teen brains really are different
Sequin M Gazette Mar 23, 2011
In recent years, research has shown how critical the first five years are because of the major brain
development. What hasn't been given as much attention is the importance of the last 5 percent of the
brain's development. This occurs in adolescence and is critical.
How a Diet Affects a Child's IQ, Attitude
Poway Patch Mar 20, 2011
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are lowering children's
IQ, a new study suggests. The report says that eating habits among
3-year-olds shape brain performance as they get older. A
predominantly processed-food diet at the age of 3 is directly
associated with a lower IQ at the age of 8 1/2, according to a
Bristol-based study of thousands of British children.
Breastfeeding aids child brain development, study finds
The Guardian Mar 13, 2011
Breastfeeding produces not only healthier babies but also brighter children, according to a study. As little
as four weeks of breastfeeding for a new-born infant has a "positive and significant effect" on brain development,
it finds, right up to secondary school and beyond.
Is emotional intelligence as important as IQ?
The Age Mar 15, 2011
Emotional intelligence is all about understanding, managing and effectively using emotions
- or having a high "emotional intelligence", according to neuroscientist Con Stough.
Play time is serious business
Delaware Online Mar 01, 2011
Play is an important part of growing, researchers say, particularly
unrestricted or child-led play, the kind kids do on the playground
at recess or when they're riding their bikes in the neighborhood. As
simple as it sounds, this kind of play helps kids develop their
creativity, imagination and social skills, not to mention physical
strength.
Signing may increase brain development in babies
WNDU Mar 01, 2011
Research shows that signing
babies have fewer temper tantrums, because they become less
frustrated when they can communicate exactly what they want. One NIH
funded study showed that eight year olds who learned baby sign
language as infants had an average IQ 12 points higher than
non-signers.
Moms Who Take Folic Acid and Iron Supplements Have Smarter Kids
BabyZone Feb 20, 2011
"What we showed is prenatal iron and folic acid supplementation had
a significant impact on the offspring's intellectual level and motor
ability and ability during school age, which was a very exciting
finding," says study author Parul Christian, an expert in
international health at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg
School of Public Health.
Easy ways to enhance your child's brain development
The Examiner Feb 20, 2011
What is the best way for you to ensure that your child's brain is developing to maximize their chances for a
successful academic career and a life of positive emotional experiences? There are two easy ways you can help your child.
Exercise makes kids smarter
Health 24 Feb 14, 2011
When overweight, sedentary kids start to exercise regularly, their ability to think, to plan and even to do
math improves, a new study suggests. In addition, exercise was linked to increased activity in the parts of
the brain associated with complex thinking and self-control, according to brain imaging scans analyzed by the
researchers.
Language education is critical for developing brains
Concord Monitor Jan 29, 2011
We are language-learning machines. Brain study has shown that the greatest amount of the brain activity happens
in the earliest years of the child. His primary activity, in which he is practically guaranteed success by design,
is language acquisition.
Video Games Promote Brain Development in Kids
Suit 101 Feb 05, 2011
There is growing scientific evidence to indicate that playing video games may actually be beneficial for a
child's brain development. Games such as Super Mario Bros., which were widely considered violent, have
in fact shown benefits in terms of developing a child's sharp responsiveness and creative activity of the brain.
Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child From Zero to Five
Vegas Mike Feb 05, 2011
John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to
and organizes information. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules: 12 Principles for
Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School - a provocative book that takes on the way our schools
and work environments are designed.
How to raise a smarter, healthier child
WPTV Jan 20, 2011
Nothing says cute like a pudgy baby. Now researchers have found evidence that what babies drink may
make them grow up smarter and healthier.
Your Pregnancy Diet May Affect Baby's Brain Development
BabyZone Jan 20, 2011
Moms who don't get enough to eat during early pregnancy may be putting their babies at risk for impaired brain
development, according to animal research from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Language education is critical for developing brains
Concord Monitor Jan 29, 2011
We are language-learning machines. Brain study has shown that the greatest amount of the brain activity
happens in the earliest years of the child.
Growing baby's brain
Lillooet News Jan 05, 2011
Current research has shown us that early childhood is a very important time for brain
development. Brain cells (neurons) form connections (synapses) at a rapid rate in this
period but this development needs the proper ingredients.
Easy Ways to Assist a Toddler's Brain Development
Bukisa Jan 11, 2011
Toddlers are still in the process of developing their intellectual capability. No matter how
potent a child's mind may seem, it cannot thrive speedily on its own, and somewhat needs assistance.
Dieting During Early Pregnancy Alters Fetal Brain Development
HealthNews Jan 19, 2011
Researchers from the University of Texas have found that dieting
during early pregnancy can cause substantial damage to the
developing brain of the fetus, leading to lower IQ and behavioral
problems. The potential for harm to the fetus is present whether the
consumption of a low calorie diet is intentional or unintentional,
and the risk has been found to be even more significant for teenage
mothers and women who get pregnant later in life.
Breast-feeding Boosts Children's Test Scores, Study Finds
My Health News Jan 07, 2011
Breast-feeding babies may provide children with an academic advantage later in life, according to a new study.
Why children need a multivitamin
news8000 Jan 9, 2012
There are 13 essential Recommended Daily Allowances of
vitamins and minerals that children need for optimum health - some
harder to obtain than others. Growing bodies need carbohydrates,
proteins, vitamins and minerals to develop correctly. However, many
American children do not take in the proper requirements.
Fish in pregnancy could enhance intellectual capacity of babies
FIS Jan 11, 2012
According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the children of women
who ate more fish during pregnancy produced better results on tests of verbal intelligence, complex
motor skills and behaviors leading to socialization.
Breastfeeding boosts a child's intelligence
Vanguard Jan 19, 2012
A recent study of more than 17,000 infants followed from birth to 6
1/2 years, it was found that from IQ scores and other intelligence
tests that prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding significantly
improves cognitive development.
Breast-Feeding May Boost Children's IQ
Live Science Nov 17, 2011
Children breast-fed longer than six months scored a 3.8-point IQ margin over those who were bottle-fed,
according to a seven-year study by researchers at Jagiellonian University Medical College in Poland.
High fish intake during pregnancy leads to better verbal intelligence, motor skills in children
Medical Net Nov 18, 2011
The statement that 'fish is good for the brain' is increasingly backed-up by scientific evidence but what
the actual outcomes are in terms of mental performance or 'brain power' is still being discovered.
Fish Oil Pills Don't Make Kids Smarter
Fox News Sep 30, 2011
Despite some evidence that taking fish-oil pills during pregnancy can help children's brain development,
a new study suggests that the supplements make no difference in measures of intellect when the kids are six years old.
Processed, Fatty Foods May Dumb Down Your Kids: Study
Yahoo News July 11, 2011
Feeding children lots of fatty, sugary and processed foods may lower their IQ, while a diet rich in vitamins
and nutrients appears to boost it, British researchers say. "We have
found some evidence to suggest that a diet associated with
increasing consumption of foods that are high in fat, sugar and
processed foods in early childhood is associated with small
reductions in IQ in later childhood," said lead researcher Kate
Northstone, a research fellow in the department of social medicine
at the University of Bristol.
Healthy diet 'boosts childhood IQ
BBC Feb 08, 2011
Eating chips, chocolate and cake may be damaging to a child's intelligence, according to researchers at Bristol
University. Their study suggests a link between a diet high in processed foods and a slightly lower IQ.
Bananas - brain food for back-to-school
News Maker Jan 19, 2011
A survey of parents revealed that four out of 10 children missed breakfast at least once a week,
with parents often claiming that their children "didn't have time" to eat before school.
10 Myths of Early Childhood Development
E How Feb 22, 2011
For new parents, even for first-born or later-born children, confusion and concern may arise over the
developmental skills and growth of your child. This is a perfectly natural thing for a parent to be afraid of.
For Kids, Self-Control Factors Into Future Success
NPR Feb 14, 2011
Self-control keeps us from eating a whole bag of chips or from running up the credit card. A new study says
that self-control makes the difference between getting a good job or going to jail - and we learn it
in preschool.
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