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Nutrient Deficiencies in Children: A Hidden Driver of Anxiety and Depression Risks

Introduction As school psychologists strive to create optimal learning environments, understanding the subtle yet significant influences on student mental health is crucial. Recent research suggests that nutrient deficiencies, particularly of choline, could be a hidden driver of anxiety and depression in children. This blog explores current findings, their real-world implications, and strategies to mitigate these […]

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Unraveling GRIN2A: A Gene Linked to Childhood Mental Illness and Its Implications for School Psychology

The discovery of the GRIN2A gene as a direct cause of mental illness marks a significant breakthrough in our understanding of psychiatric disorders in children. Previously, mental illnesses were attributed to a complex interplay of multiple genes. However, recent studies, including findings reported by ScienceDaily, have identified that variants of the GRIN2A gene can lead […]

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Rising Temperatures Are Hindering Our Children’s Growth: How Climate Change is Shaping Early Childhood Development

As the world continues to warm, a new crisis looms—one that directly affects our youngest generation. Recent research reveals that rising temperatures are not merely a threat to the environment but also to early childhood development. This alarming discovery underscores the urgency of addressing climate change to safeguard our children’s futures. The Impact of Heat […]

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Why Kids Stop Moving—and What Schools Can Do About It

A nine-year-old’s average daily physical activity begins to decline years earlier than most adults realize. In fact, according to a sweeping review of 34 long-term studies, the slowdown begins as early as age seven, with the steepest plunge hitting right around age nine. If that number makes you stop and reread it, you’re not alone. […]

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The Hidden Rules of the Classroom

A second-grader walked up to a classmate during free choice time, grinning, holding a LEGO tower he’d worked on for nearly 20 minutes. “Want to build with me?” he asked. The other child shrugged. “Not really.”Two more shook their heads.Another didn’t respond at all. By the time he returned to his seat, his smile had […]

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How Choline Deficiency Impacts Young Brains and What You Can Do About It

In recent years, the importance of nutrients such as choline has moved to the forefront of research focused on cognitive health and development. Recent studies, such as the one reported by ScienceDaily, highlight the silent threat posed by low choline levels in young adults, especially those battling obesity. This nutrient deficiency is linked to increased […]

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How Body Pressure Hurts Teen Minds

Here’s a number that should stop every parent, teacher, and school leader in their tracks: over 60% of teens in a recent study skipped at least one major meal each day—and nearly 70% skipped breakfast entirely. Now here’s the twist no one saw coming: The teens skipping the most meals were also the ones scoring […]

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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure and Child Development

The hidden dangers of prenatal pesticide exposure have recently been thrust into the spotlight, with research revealing a disturbing correlation between the insecticide chlorpyrifos and significant brain damage in children. This blog post examines the implications of these findings and their implications for the future of public health and child development. Understanding Prenatal Pesticide Exposure […]

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Why Outdoor Play Is a Hidden Superpower Against Student Burnout

A group of Chinese college students recently helped researchers prove something every teacher and parent has probably sensed: the outdoors heals more than we think. In a 2025 Frontiers in Psychology study, students who regularly took part in outdoor sports—anything from hiking to team games—reported far lower learning burnout than those who stayed indoors But […]

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