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Birth Order Affects Child's Intelligence and Personality
Yahoo News Aug 12, 2010
Birth order within families has long sparked sibling rivalry, but it
might also impact the child's personality and intelligence, a new
study suggests. First-borns are typically smarter, while younger
siblings get better grades and are more outgoing, the researchers say.
Breastfeeding enhances children's IQ, finds study
DNA Aug 3, 2010
A baby's IQ level can increase by up to five points if it is
breastfed properly. According to a recent study published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, breastfed infants are found
to have 5.2 points more in IQ than formula-fed infants.
Excel in emotional intelligence
Mail and Guardian Aug 22, 2010
What does it mean to be considered intelligent? Once upon a time a
person was thought to be intelligent if they scored well in
intelligence quotient (IQ) tests. They examined one's ability in a
language and maths. If one obtained a high score, it was predicted
that one had the potential to do well at college or university.
There was also the common mistaken belief that a high IQ would lead
to a successful career.
Promoting Intelligence - The role of games, toys and puzzles in development
How 2 Walk Aug 11, 2010
Studies have confirmed that the study of interaction with stimulating educational games with objects,
the number of branches on nerve cells in the brain and increases may promote a better learning.
Power Your Child's Brain with a Smart Breakfast
Disabled World Aug 11, 2010
So, what can parents do to make sure that their children "have it all" - sharper mental and physical
alertness, improved attention and mood, not to mention overall better health?
10 Tips to Develop a Child's Brain
Health Tipz July 26, 2010
How to develop a child's brain?. There are two basic components in the brain development of children,
which is environmentally safe and positive experience. When a baby is feeling depressed, the brain
will respond by producing cortisol substances. High cortisol levels will slow brain development.
Brain & Eye Development
Smart Mums July 24, 2010
Just think - even while you are reading this page, your child's brain is growing and developing.
In fact, it will triple in size by age 2. Here is what's going on up there.
Nutrition for the Brain Intelligence
Medi Enroll July 15, 2010
The brain is central to the development of child growth and development. Child's intellectual
development relies heavily on the quality of brain function. For substances that nutrition has
an important role to optimize the child's brain development.
How 'smart play' activates the brain
MG Aug 02, 2010
I am often asked the question, "Why are South African children scared of science?" There are many
answers to this question, but I would like to focus on four issues gleaned from a lifetime of involvement
in non-formal science education, all interrelated: early brain development, the process of learning, the
importance of play and "digital diarrhea".
8 brain boosters
Asia One July 31, 2010
You might think that labeling some of the things you eat as 'brain food' might be stretching it a bit.
However, many scientists and nutritionists believe that foods you eat can directly affect the way your
brain performs, that you can boost your intelligence quotient (IQ), focus your concentration,
sharpen your memory and keep your mind young.
Computer screens bad for kids' brains
Hindustan Times Aug 02, 2010
A psychologist has warned that computer screens are bad for the brains of young children. Dr Aric Sigman,
an American-born British psychologist warns against computer usage, especially by any children under 9.
Raising Readers Writers and Spellers Expert Guide to Parents
Psychology Today July 29, 2010
Want to know how to teach reading to your baby or toddler? The secret is revealed in the acronym
READ-Repetition-Enthusiasm-Attention-Drawing. It works for any parent, grandparent, or preschool
caregiver. And it's supported by history, science, and literature.
Good mothering passes benefits across generations, study reveals
Vancouver Sun July 14, 2010
Rat mothers who touch and groom their offspring create happier, smarter rats -- not just for one
generation, but for successive generations, according to researcher Michael Meaney. Good mothering,
in other words, changes the DNA of generations of rats.
Music Training Boosts Learning
Babble July 21, 2010
Ask just about anyone if they can play a musical instrument and you will likely get one of
two answers: "Yes!" or "No, but I sure wish I could!" Music touches everyone and the ability
to actually make it is pretty fantastic.
Infant Brains Thrive With Human Contact
KE TV June 7, 2010
A parent can have cabinets full of toys, animated videos and the latest lullabies on CD, but child
development experts said infants prefer the human face and voice over everything else.
Why IQ Testing Is Important To Your Child
Your Personal Development Tips June 18, 2010
The IQ or intelligence quotient test is one of the more common tests that children
and adults take to derive the score that allows them to measure how smart they really are.
The score is derived from many tests given to the subject over the course of the tests,
and then calculated to measure the person's actual intelligence.
Does Mozart Boost a Baby's IQ? A Researcher Talks About the Complex Answer
Wall Street Journal May 12, 2010
Listening to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart might make you feel good, but don't expect his
music to make you smarter. Newly published research from the University of Vienna that says
that listening to the famous Austrian composer has actually very little effect on one's
intelligence has brought the issue back into the public discussion.
Study shows timely immunizations don't slow brain development
K Mov May 24, 2010
A new study shows that on time immunizations do not harm a child's brain development.
Many parents worry that too many shots at once can be harmful to the development of the
brain; therefore they space out their children's immunizations.
Your kid's a liar? Great! Lying is proof of intelligence in young children shows study
NY Daily News May 17, 2010
If you catch your toddler in a little white lie, relax. You may have a future banker
on your hands, according to research reported in The Telegraph. A quick-thinking 2-year-old
who masters the art of fibbing actually has a fast-developing brain and will probably be
successful in adulthood. In fact, the more believable the tall tale, the more quick-witted
the child will be down the line - and the better equipped to meet life's challenges.
Potential begins at birth
Craig Daily Press May 11, 2010
The human being grows based on experiences in his or her environment. Brain development and learning are
based on an individual's interaction with sensory information. Even in utero, our brains react,
change and grow according to stimuli.
Children Brain Function Can Be Trained By Eat With Chopsticks
The Guide Health May 04, 2010
One brain relationship for many years opponents of the scholars
pointed out that to train smart, intelligent children, we must allow
them to exercise the fingers movement. Because the finger activity
can stimulate the cerebral cortex motor area, to promote some
special, positive and creative areas more active.
Leaving baby to cry could damage brain development, parenting guru claims
The Guardian Apr 21, 2010
Leaving a distressed baby to cry on a regular basis could be damaging to the developing brain, according to
parenting guru Penelope Leach, whose new book will be seen as a head-on confrontation with the tough-love
approach of baby experts such as Gina Ford, who say parents should "train" their infants by allowing them to
cry themselves to sleep.
You can help stimulate the brain development of your baby
SDHW Apr 09, 2010
The following issues are important to our current understanding of brain development of the child: No two
brains are the same children, and there is no such thing as a set of correct answers to
Improve child intelligence. Pay attention to child's interests and motivation and help him to act on objects.
Why Music is so important to Students
Education Tid Bits Apr 26, 2010
In the latest events in student reforms, there are some cut backs in the budgets that may lead to either
unemployed teachers, less subjects and maybe even less school days. But before the music class will be eyed
as an “endangered subject”, they might want to take a look on the advantage of music to learning
in general.
Spanking Can Be Bad for 3-Year-Old Children
Huffington Post Apr 17, 2010
Have you ever noticed a funny feeling in your body the split-second before doing something that you later
regret? Maybe the funny feeling is a tightening in your chest, or a flush of heat rushing to your face,
or a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach.
Early Influences on Brain Architecture
General Health Topics Apr 04, 2010
Early experience has a powerful and lasting influence on how the brain develops. The physical and
chemical conditions that encourage the building of a strong, adaptive brain architecture are present
early in life. As brains age, a number of changes lock in the ways information is processed, making
it more difficult for the brain to change to other ways of dealing with information.
Family Focus: Parents play big role in baby's brain development
Amestrib Apr 07, 2010
A young child's brain grows and changes rapidly during the first years of life. Neuroscientists have
concluded that parents play an important role in fostering their baby's brain development.
Adding DHA during Pregnancy Can Benefit Your Unborn Child's Brain and Nervous System
New Mom's Forum Apr 09, 2010
Have you been noticing these three capital letters “DHA added” appearing on the labels
of certain items at the grocery store and wonder what it means? DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) is one of
the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that have many healthful properties such as lowering cholesterol
as well as lowering blood pressure.
How Can Coloring Activity Build Your Kids Creativity And Character: The Left And Right Side Of The Brain
Helping Articles Apr 05, 2010
Doodling is something that nearly every child enjoys doing. Have you ever known a child that did not
like doodling sometime during their childhood? As children, we would have colored on everything we
got a hold of if we always had a crayon in our hands.
Activities to Boost Brain Development in Children
Live Strong Mar 16, 2010
The human brain changes tremendously over the course of childhood, creating new neurons in some regions of the
brain and trillions of new connections between neurons. This developmental process extends throughout childhood.
If you want smarter babies, talk to them!
The Med Guru Mar 27, 2010
All those who want smarter babies should talk to them as words play a key role in boosting their cognitive
skills, finds a new study. Findings of the study suggest that words have more influence on a baby's brain
development than simple sounds.
The great wonders of the infant brain
The National Mar 15, 2010
"Do more experiments on babies" sounds like a dystopian slogan, a tagline for a brave new world, but it
has been under way for at least 30 years. Undoubtedly it is a good thing. Since the late 1970s, scientific research
on babies has provided remarkable insights into how the world's greatest learning apparatus works.
Teenage brain changes dramatically
Vail Daily Mar 14, 2010
Have you every wondered why your teenager's behavior sometimes defies all rational explanation? Have you every
wondered if your kid has brain damage? What could they possibly have been thinking when they acted a certain way?
Well, one answer to all those questions is, "they weren't."
Do your bit to have a bright child
Sunday Times Feb 21, 2010
The human brain consists of millions of cells called neurons. These brain cells are linked to each other by connections
called synapses to form brain circuits. They are formed throughout life,
mainly from birth to about 10 years of age. Brain circuits decide the development and
behavior of each individual.
Playing along with the Mozart effect
LA Times Mar 01, 2010
If you want music to sharpen your senses, boost your ability to focus and perhaps even improve your memory, you
need to be a participant, not just a listener. Five months after we are conceived, music begins to capture our
attention and wire our brains for a lifetime of aural experience.
The Importance of Toddler Toys in Brain Development
The Bedlam Mar 01, 2010
The first three years of a child are crucial to brain development. During this period, the brain triples in weight
and establishes billions of nerve connections. At the age of three, kids have twice as many nerve connections
than a lot of adults. This is the reason why toddlers are very curious and inquisitive.
Playing With Your Children Helps Their Brain Development
Red Orbit Feb 24, 2010
How mothers interact with their children plays an important role in their cognitive development. Mothers can help their
children in developing brain and enhance the power of learning.
For Kids, the First Five Years Are Forever
Huffington Post Feb 25, 2010
At an annual conference for the American Association for the Advancement of Science this week, scientists revealed
startling new research about the 1 in 6 kids living in poverty in the United States. Their work showed that the stress of
growing up in a home where food is scarce and books are limited can transform a child's very physiology and brain wiring,
impeding intellectual skills for the rest of their lives.
Teachers can influence brain development
Lethbridge Herald Feb 18, 2010
Teachers can influence brain development in their students and sometimes they may make all the
difference in the world to a child. Children require physical protection, limit setting and a
stable environment but their primary need is for ongoing, nurturing relationships, said Robbin Gibb,
a University of Lethbridge neuroscientist, during her keynote speech Thursday at the Western Canadian
Association for Student Teaching conference at the U of L.
Sexy science: How to spot a genius
The Times Feb 17, 2010
What makes a mathematical genius? Is there anything that is architecturally distinct about the
brain of those who have extreme talent compared with the average numerate individual? Was Isaac Newton's
brain hardwired for mathematics, or was he just in the right place at the right time when he discovered
the calculus? Why did Carl Friedrich Gauss excel at so many different areas of maths, finding patterns
in the primes and creating new?
Is your child on par?
Calgary Herald Feb 18, 2010
The three-year-old brain may not be as much of a mystery as a toddler's parents might think it is. In
fact, research has shown that the more parents understand their child's developmental milestones, the
more sensitive and skilful they become in raising their children. So, rather than worrying about whether
toddlers are on par with their peers, and ready to conquer the preschool environment, why not find out
where they should be at for their age?
Ways to Boost Your Baby's Brain Development
Mequon Now Feb 09, 2010
Do you want to give your baby the best opportunity for success in life? Then consider following these simple tips to help boost his/her brain power. According to Lisa Lenyard, center coordinator for the new Mequon Ebenezer
Child Care Center, "When babies are born, the parts of their brains that handle thinking and remembering as well as emotional and social behavior are undeveloped. This means that the experiences and relationships they have
will greatly impact the way their brain develops and is ‘wired’ for success.
Nurturing Brain Development
Bukisa Jan 22, 2009
The miracle of birth is just the beginning of many wonders as children begin to grow. One of the most fascinating and important marvels is the development of the child's brain. Researchers know that early childhood experiences have a direct
impact on how the brain is "wired." Because the brain matures in the world, rather than in the womb, early experiences are crucial to the development of the baby's brain and to the neuron connections vital to brain growth.
Infant brain development
Slide Share Jan 12, 2010
Understanding child brain-development is a complex task. As a
parent, you may need learn, know and understand how your baby's
brain develops is quite important. This slide series is a wonderful
repository of information related to child brain development.
Food for Brain News
Is your child getting enough omega-3s?
Dr Cutler July 19, 2010
Prominent paediatrician and author Dr. William Sears says the lack of omega-3 fatty acids in the
diets of American children is "one of the biggest problems facing American children today."
What Vitamins Are Needed for a Baby's Brain Development?
eHow June 09, 2010
Vitamins are a vital asset in the development of a baby's brain.
Infants absorb all intake of their mother while forming, including
the toxicity of their environment and the nutritional value of their
dietary choices. Strengthening memory, comprehension, speech
development and overall brain function, vitamins such as folic acid,
vitamin B12 and vitamin C are crucial in early stages of brain
development.
DHA and Brain Development - Discover the Power of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Grupocompostela May 06, 2010
It is necessary for us to understand the relevant relationship between DHA and brain development. This important
fatty acid makes up 30% of the human brain and it plays major roles in promoting proper functioning of our brain.
5 kinds of food detrimental to children's brain development
Hub Pages May 09, 2010
Reasonable to add some nutritious food to children can play the role of brain puzzle. Conversely, if not pay
attention to the choice of food, let him eat what children eat what,
it will undermine the healthy development of the brain. What food do harm to brain development?
Baby Brain Food
Brill Baby Mar 23, 2010
During the first year of life, your child's brain grows rapidly. The brain and nervous system continue to
develop until about the age of three - and it's important to make sure your baby gets the nourishment he
needs to develop to his fullest potential.
Breast is best
The Star Mar 21, 2010
Want your child to have an edge over other babies? Give her breast milk. MILK is the main source of nutrition
for all babies, and the milk produced by mothers has is tailored specially to the newborn's needs.
Breastfeeding 'not linked to IQ'
Google Jan 20, 2010
Mothers will not make their babies more intelligent by breastfeeding them, research has found. Family environment and stimulation of infants are keys to good intelligence; dispelling the myth that breastfeeding makes children more clever,
University of Southampton scientists said.
Eating bacon and eggs during pregnancy could boost a babies intelligence
Nursing Times Jan 10, 2010
Bacon and eggs could help pregnant women boost the intelligence of their unborn child, according to
The Daily Telegraph. Several other papers have also made the link between the results of complex animal
research and the supposed benefits of a fry-up.
Early Child Development News
Ban computers from schools until children reach age 9, says expert
Telegraph UK June 13, 2010
Children should be banned from using computers in schools until they
are nine-years-old because the early use of technology is destroying
their attention spans, a leading expert said yesterday. The
premature introduction and overuse of technology is damaging young
children whose brains are not yet fully formed, according to Dr Aric
Sigman, a psychologist and author.
Children and the reading habit
The Island July 07, 2010
It was quite a few centuries ago that Sir Francis Bacon wrote "Reading maketh a full man, conference
a ready man, and writing an exact man". This of course applies to women as well but undoubtedly the
greatest significance of this quotation is for children.
Why parents should find alternative entertainment to TV for their children
Helium June 12, 2010
Watching television is a favorite pastime for children these days. There are many shows that are educational;
on the other hand, there are also those that are not. While more and more networks seem to cater to the audience of
young teens and children, they can have a major influence on their lives, personalities and attitudes, and the
effects are not always positive.
Parenting, not TV watching, affects children's learning
Montreal Gazette Apr 27, 2010
Sorry, moms. Turns out, TV might not rot your brain, after all. Although the negative link between a child's
hours of television-viewing and performance on cognitive tests is well known, a new study
finds no evidence that one actually causes the other.
Supporting gifted and talented children
ABC Apr 27, 2010
Gifted and talented children are more likely to be seen as 'the lucky ones', but according to the Director
of the Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland, Professor Matt Sanders,
these children can sometimes need some special help and direction as well.
Gifted children may require extra care
The Herald Bulletin Mar 01, 2010
Gifted children don't always resemble Albert Einstein by keeping their hair unkempt or talking obsessively about
physics. They are regular kids, just like anyone.
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