Posts Tagged ‘brain-development’
Edutainment meets brain development…for good and for bad
___ “In 1954, Walt Disney was the first to envision a new form of entertainment that melded traditional fun and education—a form that he dubbed “edutainment.” By the latter part of the 20th century, this form had morphed into educational toys and games, a multi-billion-dollar industry that is projected to capture a full 36 percent…
Read MoreUpdate: Only 5% of US children ages 8–11 follow guidelines recommended for brain development
___ Dear reader, Time for SharpBrains monthly e‑newsletter, discussing the latest innovations for brain health and mental health, and opening in this occasion with an important wake-up call. New research: Only 5% of US children ages 8–11 follow screen time, sleep and exercise guidelines recommended for brain development Neurofeedback or medication to treat ADHD? New study reinforces…
Read MoreStudy: Only 5% of US children ages 8–11 follow screen time, sleep and exercise guidelines recommended for brain development
___ Limiting children’s screen time linked to better cognition, study says (CNN): “Limiting kids’ recreational screen time to less than two hours a day, along with sufficient sleep and physical activity, is associated with improved cognition, according to a study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. The study included about 4,500 US children…
Read MoreLarge study to study impact on early brain development of financial assistance to low-income mothers
___ Does growing up poor harm brain development? (The Economist): “Plenty of evidence suggests that growing up poor, living through these kinds of scrapes, has a detrimental impact on child development. Children from rich families tend to have better language and memory skills than those from poor families. More affluent children usually perform better in…
Read MoreReminder (and Discount code): BrainFutures 2017 to take place September 6–7th in Washington, DC
— BrainFutures 2017 is a one-and-a-half-day conference featuring renowned leaders sharing research-to-practice innovation to optimize brain health and transform mental health care. Keynote speakers include Dr. Norman Doidge, Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Dr. John Ratey, Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Alvaro Fernandez, and more. The conference is certified to offer CEU and CME credits. Where: Gaylord National Resort…
Read MoreLet’s upgrade education with lifelong brain development in mind
Upgrade education with lifelong brain development in mind from SharpBrains This presentation took place at the 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 6–8th, 2016). –> Learn more about the upcoming 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5–7th, 2017).
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