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New Child Fossil Teeth Reveal Why Humans Developed an Unusually Long Childhood
Research on fossil teeth from a 1.77-million-year-old early Homo specimen challenges the "big brain, long childhood" hypothesis. The study suggests that the extended childhood seen in humans may have evolved as a result of cultural transmission, not just brain growth. By analysing dental growth patterns, scientists show that Homo’s development wa...
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Explained: Why Early Education Matters
Studies have shown that early experiences shape how the brain develops, with both positive and negative environments having a significant impact on a child's future abilities, social skills, and emotional health.
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Limiting Sugar Intake in Early Childhood Reduces Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension, Claims New Study
A recent study shows that children who experienced sugar rationing during WWII were less likely to develop diabetes and hypertension later in life. Conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California, the findings suggest that sugar restriction during early developmental years can have significant long-term health benefits. The study ...
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Mental Health Tips: Excess Screen Time Can Hinder Your Health; Here's How
Here we discuss different ways in which excess screen time can affect your mental health.
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Educators From India, Singapore Collaborating On Enhancing Early Childhood Education In Mumbai
The educators from Singapore and India collaborated on topics including parent interactions and involvement, teacher appraisals, play facilitation, social development, classroom learning environments, inclusive practices, and early interventions.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Calls For Citizen Participation In Survey For National Curriculum Framework
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has recommended the development of NCF in four areas -- school education, early childhood care and education (ECCE), teacher education and adult education.
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Here's How You Can Encourage Early Literacy at Home
Learn how to develop strong early language and literacy skills in your child.
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"Great honour", Says K Kasturirangan On Heading School Curriculum Panel
The Union Education Ministry on Tuesday formed a 12-member steering committee, headed by the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, to develop new curriculums for school, early childhood, teacher and adult education.
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High Air Pollution Exposure In 1-Year-Olds Linked To Structural Brain Changes At Age 12, Reveals Study
Early childhood exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with structural changes in the brain at the age of 12, reveals study.
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Watching TV Can Lead To Obesity In Kids: Study; Know Tips To Prevent Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity: The researchers analysed five lifestyle habits: physical activity, sleep time, television time, plant-based food consumption and ultra-processed food consumption. Watching TV was found to be the top factor for obesity risk in kids.
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Father's Day 2019: Why Having A Father Figure Is Important For Children
Father's day 2019: Involvement of father is even related to health of infants, including better breastfeeding rate and better weight gain among preterm infants. Read here to know how important is having a father figure for children.
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How Stress In Early Life Can Lead To Depression Later
This study supports a wider body of literature which suggests that depression may develop from an interesting yet complex interaction between biological and psychological processes
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India Should Address 'Social Norms' Discriminating Against Women: UNICEF
India needs to address "deeply rooted social norms" that discriminate against women as it could prevent the country's development, UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi said. Abdi, while giving the example of a children's clinic in Bihar's Patna, said it was seen there that families were not bringing girls for treatment, which reflected that...
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Parents, Make Your Child Have A Bedtime Routine For Healthy BMI Later
Regular and sufficient sleep from early childhood may be important for gaining healthy body weight in adolescence, suggests a new study.
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Fixed Bedtime, Sufficient Sleep May Lead To Healthier Teens; 6 Surprising Effects Of Lack Of Sleep
Bedtimes should be determined by several factors, such as when the child has to wake up based on the time it takes for that child to get ready for school, and the time it takes to get to school, as well as the school start time.
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New Child Fossil Teeth Reveal Why Humans Developed an Unusually Long Childhood
Research on fossil teeth from a 1.77-million-year-old early Homo specimen challenges the "big brain, long childhood" hypothesis. The study suggests that the extended childhood seen in humans may have evolved as a result of cultural transmission, not just brain growth. By analysing dental growth patterns, scientists show that Homo’s development wa...
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Explained: Why Early Education Matters
Studies have shown that early experiences shape how the brain develops, with both positive and negative environments having a significant impact on a child's future abilities, social skills, and emotional health.
-
Limiting Sugar Intake in Early Childhood Reduces Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension, Claims New Study
A recent study shows that children who experienced sugar rationing during WWII were less likely to develop diabetes and hypertension later in life. Conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California, the findings suggest that sugar restriction during early developmental years can have significant long-term health benefits. The study ...
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Mental Health Tips: Excess Screen Time Can Hinder Your Health; Here's How
Here we discuss different ways in which excess screen time can affect your mental health.
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Educators From India, Singapore Collaborating On Enhancing Early Childhood Education In Mumbai
The educators from Singapore and India collaborated on topics including parent interactions and involvement, teacher appraisals, play facilitation, social development, classroom learning environments, inclusive practices, and early interventions.
-
Dharmendra Pradhan Calls For Citizen Participation In Survey For National Curriculum Framework
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has recommended the development of NCF in four areas -- school education, early childhood care and education (ECCE), teacher education and adult education.
-
Here's How You Can Encourage Early Literacy at Home
Learn how to develop strong early language and literacy skills in your child.
-
"Great honour", Says K Kasturirangan On Heading School Curriculum Panel
The Union Education Ministry on Tuesday formed a 12-member steering committee, headed by the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, to develop new curriculums for school, early childhood, teacher and adult education.
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High Air Pollution Exposure In 1-Year-Olds Linked To Structural Brain Changes At Age 12, Reveals Study
Early childhood exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with structural changes in the brain at the age of 12, reveals study.
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Watching TV Can Lead To Obesity In Kids: Study; Know Tips To Prevent Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity: The researchers analysed five lifestyle habits: physical activity, sleep time, television time, plant-based food consumption and ultra-processed food consumption. Watching TV was found to be the top factor for obesity risk in kids.
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Father's Day 2019: Why Having A Father Figure Is Important For Children
Father's day 2019: Involvement of father is even related to health of infants, including better breastfeeding rate and better weight gain among preterm infants. Read here to know how important is having a father figure for children.
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How Stress In Early Life Can Lead To Depression Later
This study supports a wider body of literature which suggests that depression may develop from an interesting yet complex interaction between biological and psychological processes
-
India Should Address 'Social Norms' Discriminating Against Women: UNICEF
India needs to address "deeply rooted social norms" that discriminate against women as it could prevent the country's development, UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi said. Abdi, while giving the example of a children's clinic in Bihar's Patna, said it was seen there that families were not bringing girls for treatment, which reflected that...
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Parents, Make Your Child Have A Bedtime Routine For Healthy BMI Later
Regular and sufficient sleep from early childhood may be important for gaining healthy body weight in adolescence, suggests a new study.
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Fixed Bedtime, Sufficient Sleep May Lead To Healthier Teens; 6 Surprising Effects Of Lack Of Sleep
Bedtimes should be determined by several factors, such as when the child has to wake up based on the time it takes for that child to get ready for school, and the time it takes to get to school, as well as the school start time.
