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Neurodevelopmental

How Childhood Plastic Exposure Could Affect School Performance

In recent years, there has been growing concern over the effects of plastic exposure on children’s health and development. A comprehensive review conducted by NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics, particularly during childhood, poses significant risks to heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development issues. This compelling evidence raises critical questions […]

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Pre-adolescents

The Impact of Sweeteners on Early Puberty

The health of our children is influenced by many factors, some of which may be overlooked. A recent study from Taiwan has highlighted a significant yet less obvious factor that may affect early puberty: the consumption of both artificial and natural sweeteners, including aspartame, sucralose, and glycyrrhizin. This finding has significant implications for parents and […]

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Mental health

Understanding the Mental Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Implications for School Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals

In recent years, the visibility of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth has significantly increased. However, this visibility has brought to light the unique mental health challenges they face. The article Mental Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth reviews key findings about these challenges and their implications for school psychologists and related professionals. The […]

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Pre-adolescents

Understanding Identity: A Guide for School Psychologists

In the quest to understand how we develop our sense of self, the article Social Identities and Intersectionality: A Conversation About the What and the How of Development stands out as a beacon of knowledge. Published in the esteemed Annual Reviews, this research delves deep into how our multiple identities—like race, gender, and social class—intertwine […]

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Discipline

Exploring the Depths of Grit: Insights for School Psychologists

In Grit: The Long and Short of It, researchers delve into the multifaceted nature of grit. Grit, commonly understood as the passion and perseverance for long-term goals, has been a topic of interest in educational psychology due to its potential impact on student success. However, this study reveals that grit is not a one-dimensional trait […]

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