cognitive development
Americannoun
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He’s legitimizing its use as psychological scaffolding, which allows a person’s cognitive development to be left perpetually unfinished.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Throughout childhood, good nutrition, including plenty of fruit, vegetables and protein, plays a vital role in growth, cognitive development and mental health.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025
More recently, though, a meta-analysis pointed to potential risks to cognitive development in babies whose mothers took the drug in pregnancy.
From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024
Parents are responding to the studies that show that learning multiple languages benefits cognitive development.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024
A holistic approach not only includes children’s cognitive development, but their musical environment and cultural influences.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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