Facts on fluoride in water, salt and toothpaste
Is fluoride good for teeth and safe to use? Or is it pure poison that should be removed from drinking water and toothpaste?
Scientific American6h
Hitting the Curiosity Sweet Spot Speeds Up Learning
Scientists are piecing together the brain processes that underlie the wide-eyed wanting-to-know we generally think of as ...
Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development
A new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the 'next ...
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial – there’s growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life – pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday – are a critical time.
The Lancet20h
The first and next 1000 days: a continuum for child development in early life
The centrality of the first 1000 days—from conception to 2 years of age—for early childhood development is recognised in global research, policy, and practice as a crucial period for physical growth ...
Juventus and Save the Children, a big surprise for the children of Punto Luce!
Ahead of World Children's Day on November 20, and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Save the Children's Punto Luce ...
Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity – new research
New research finds excessive screen time is associated with childhood obesity. But by limiting a toddler’s time in front of ...
Medical Xpress on MSN1h
How human brain functional networks emerge and develop during the birth transition
In particular, further studies could reveal how factors such as sex, prematurity, and prenatal adversity interact with the ...
From head to tail: How cells can behave autonomously during early development
We all start our lives as symmetric balls of cells. In humans, during the first few weeks after fertilization, embryonic ...
Psychology Today22h
What Is Anxiety?
Biology can contribute to vulnerability to anxiety, as can childhood experiences such as early trauma and parenting practices such as overprotection. It is neither possible nor desirable to ...
The Lancet20h
The next 1000 days: building on early investments for the health and development of young children
Following the first 1000 days of life that span from conception to two years of age, the next 1000 days of a child's life from 2–5 years of age offer a window of opportunity to promote nurturing and ...