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Neurodevelopmental

How Early ADHD Traits Impact Health and School Performance in Later Life

Recent research points to the profound long-term effects of ADHD traits apparent in childhood. These findings emphasize the need for early intervention in educational settings to mitigate potential negative outcomes in physical, emotional, and social domains later in life. The Importance of Early Detection ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is often associated with challenges like inattentiveness, […]

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Academics

Rethinking Reliability: Advancing Fairness and Precision in Student Assessments

Sharper Tools for Uneven Testing Ground This week, a compelling study in Educational and Psychological Measurement reveals a breakthrough in detecting bias in student assessments, known as Differential Item Functioning (DIF). The researchers questioned the reliability of traditional p-value methods, widely used to flag items that unfairly favor certain groups of students. These classical approaches […]

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Mental health

The Controversial Use of Melatonin in Children

In the realm of child health, the use of melatonin supplements to manage sleep disorders in children has become a hotly debated topic. Recent studies and reports have raised significant concerns about the overuse of this supplement and its potential long-term effects on children’s health and development. The Rise of Melatonin Use in Children Melatonin, […]

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Safety

Why Hazing is a Serious Public Health Issue

Hazing—the kind of ritualistic initiation infamous in college frat houses—has not only been causing emotional harm but has been linked to physical injuries severe enough to land students in the ER. It’s alarming to realize that what was once dismissed as harmless tradition is now under the public health microscope. As parents, educators, and community […]

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Mental health

Classrooms Need More Than Chalk: Understanding Roots of Child Stress

In the hustle of a fourth-grade classroom, Sandra, a dedicated teacher, observed something that startled her. Half the kids seemed absent, not physically but mentally. Their eyes wandered, attention slipped, and some showed signs of stress alleviated only by the flicker of smartphones. The Reason Behind the Mystery? A deep dive into child mental health […]

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Safety

Unlock Safer Driving: Parent-Teen Partnerships

Did you know? Traffic tickets may be the most unexpected life lessons you never expected to teach! When a teen receives a ticket, it’s easy to react with frustration or fear, but what if this stressful moment became a ‘teachable moment’? Evidence now shows that these citations can actually be opportunities for positive change, sparking […]

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Uncategorized

Transforming Understanding: Kids, Brain Activity, and Home Numeracy

Have you ever wondered what really powers your child’s ability to understand numbers, even before they set foot in a classroom? Findings from a groundbreaking study may reshape our understanding of this core developmental process (npj Science of Learning). Using state-of-the-art fMRI technology, the researchers uncovered how home activities involving numbers can enhance young children’s […]

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Commentary

Antisemitism, Gaza, and School Psychology

Antisemitism, Gaza, and School Psychology: Why This Moment Is (Just as) Complicated As It Seems In December 2025, the American Psychological Association became the subject of a federal investigation led by the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce over allegations of antisemitism. Reports included claims that Jewish psychologists experienced harassment, exclusion, and a lack […]

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Pre-adolescents

Angry Faces Shape Children’s Memories

Is your child better at remembering angry faces than calm ones? Recent research reveals that children might recall angry faces more vividly than neutral ones, posing intriguing questions about the development of memory and its implications on learning and mental health. Let’s dive into this fascinating study and explore how these findings can impact parenting […]

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