Understanding of the equal sign in Grade 2 predicts later algebra skills Many young people struggle with algebra. But algebraic competence is a major determinant of college access and career prospects by Jessica Carolyn Bühler / January 11, 2019
Helping children become both responsible and happy How school environment affects students’ brain architecture, well-being and cognitive ability by Frances Hoferichter / January 3, 2019
Should we feed our children bacteria? Probiotics may be a promising avenue for promoting brain development and boosting learning by Carolina de Weerth / November 28, 2018
Differing perspectives, but a common goal Insights from conversations and collaborations with early math educators and researchers by Rebecca Merkley / November 2, 2018
How can children (or computers) learn abstract relations? Around the age of 6, a child starts to understand what a synonym or an antonym is. But how? A new computational model offers explanations by Keith J. Holyoak / September 26, 2018
Growing brains, and the bugs that help build them Microbes are critical for emotional health as well as the development of the brain itself by Bridget Callaghan / August 22, 2018
What core capacities are uniquely human? Hannes Rakoczy talks about understanding the role that language and culture play in shaping the core capacities of human beings Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 10, 2018
Do gut microbes play a role in learning? Recent research shows that we may have been neglecting one important agent in learning: our gut by Brittany Howell / August 8, 2018
Solving a paradox of children’s memory Recently discovered patterns of brain development may explain some of the puzzles of childhood memory development by Attila Keresztes / July 25, 2018
Sometimes reality is better than pretending Is pretend play as crucial as we think for healthy development? by Jessica Taggart / July 9, 2018
How can we promote our cognitive health? Sabrina Guye discusses her research into the kinds of activities that are beneficial for the brain and cognition Interview by Sabine Gysi / July 6, 2018
The role of physical fitness in school readiness and academic achievement Physical fitness appears to promote children's development in a variety of domains, including academic achievement by Nicole Oberer / July 4, 2018
