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Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth

The researchers studied decisions that more than 150 children ages 10 to 13 made while playing games that offered opportunities to risk a little and explore for potential gains. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he […]

Published on November 27, 2023

Discrimination during pregnancy can affect infant’s brain circuitry

Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person’s health. For pregnant women, these painful experiences can also affect the brain circuitry of their children, a new study finds. These effects, the researchers say, are separate from those caused by general stress and depression. The study was published in […]

Published on November 27, 2023

Child care centers aren’t a likely source of COVID-19 spread, study says

Parents who send their children to child care can breathe a little easier. New research shows that children in daycare were not significant spreaders of COVID-19. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge […]

Published on November 27, 2023