Yet one simple habit continues to make a lasting difference: reading together. Reading aloud to children can be an accessible ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The first years of our lives are critical when it comes to brain development and cognition. But reading books and ...

Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing brains. New research from cognitive neuroscientists provides a clear answer. The ...

At what age does an adolescent start thinking as an adult? A new study published this week in Nature Communications presents some of the first definitive evidence that executive function—a set of ...

Teens using marijuana demonstrated somewhat slower rates of improvement on cognitive tests like verbal recall compared to their non-using peers.

A new study shows childhood cannabis use could be linked to worse memory and cognitive development.

Fluoride has long been the subject of conspiracy theories. In the 1950s, some believed its presence in US tap water was a communist plot to undermine America (famously satirised in the film Dr.

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...