Early vocabulary size is genetically linked to ADHD, literacy, and cognition
Early language development is an important predictor of children’s later language, reading and learning skills. Moreover, language learning difficulties are related to neurodevelopmental conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children typically start to utter their first words between 10 and 15 months of age. At around two years of age, […]
Your Heart Has An ‘Age,’ Too. Here Are 7 Ways To Keep It Young.
LOADINGERROR LOADING If you’re reading this, then it’s safe to say that you’re interested in not just learning more about heart health, but also ways to keep your ticker strong for many years to come. While everybody is different, there is an idea that your heart has an age that’s not always correlated with your […]
The 7 Biggest Early Warning Signs You’re Developing Depression
If you’re reading this article, then you’re likely concerned that you or a loved one may be exhibiting symptoms of depression. It’s not an isolated experience: Mental health issues have been on the rise, especially since the onset of the pandemic. While depression affects each person differently, there are some common hallmark characteristics ― and […]
Opinion | Treatment Is a Two-Way Street
I was reading about the relationship between the pioneering psychologist Erik Erikson and the iconic painter Norman Rockwell. Erikson, who gained fame for explicating eight crucial stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan, was Rockwell’s psychotherapist. Both men lived in the idyllic Massachusetts town of Stockbridge, where Rockwell painted one of his most recognized pieces […]
Improving reading skills through action video games
Decoding letters into sound is a key point in learning to read but is not enough to master it. “Reading calls upon several other essential mechanisms that we don’t necessarily think about, such as knowing how to move our eyes on the page or how to use our working memory to link words together in […]
Extra spacing can boost children’s reading speed: New study finds significant benefits for both dyslexic and non-dyslexic children
A new study has found that a child’s reading speed can be improved by simply increasing the space between letters within a piece of text. The research, led by Dr Steven Stagg of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), examined the benefits of letter spacing and coloured overlays amongst a group of dyslexic and non-dyslexic children. It […]
How I Learned to Stop Reacting to Overnight Calls
I’m currently reading What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, and being reminded that I react rather than respond when I am in a trauma activation. When that happens, I don’t have access to higher cortical functions like critical thinking. And as Gabor Maté, MD, would say, I don’t […]