Persistence and resilience: Are effort and performance related to character?

When a child struggles with a math problem or a difficult reading passage, it is often assumed that their ability to keep going—...

Screens vs. Books: Cultivating a rich vocabulary in the digital age

In an era dominated by rapid-fire digital content, a sobering warning has emerged regarding the linguistic development of the ne...

Born to move: How physical exploration shapes your baby’s developing brain

A newborn baby’s brain is a marvel of potential. While we often think of learning as something that happens later through books...

More than just words: How "baby talk" accelerates your infant's language learning

While it might feel silly to speak in high-pitched, sing-song tones, new research shows that "parentese" is actually a vital bui...

Why do children more easily believe math information given by men than by women?

According to the ChildUp philosophy, the first years of life are the most crucial for building a flexible and agile brain. We...

The benefits of developing a "gamer brain"

For years, many parents and educators focused on the potential risks of video games, often worrying about their link to aggressi...