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The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal ...

Recent investigations into child psychology have provided evidence that a specific cluster of behavioral symptoms is separate ...

In a recent study published in Nature Human Behavior, researchers assessed the associations between cognitive and non-cognitive (NCS) skills and academic achievement from ages 7 to 16. Study: Genetic ...

A new study reveals that adolescence lasts until the early 30s, redefining our understanding of brain development and maturity. Discover the five key phases of the human brain and what they mean for ...

For most moms and dads, as their child begins the 10- to 12-year coming-of-age passage, the growing transformation we call adolescence (usually beginning around ages 9 to 13), parenting becomes more ...