cognitive development
Americannoun
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Poor sleep can influence emotional regulation, cognitive development, and overall health.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2026
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
Because they are in the early stages of their emotional and cognitive development, children and other young people are especially vulnerable, with nearly one in five immigrant parents reporting adverse impacts to their children’s well-being.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2025
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
Effects of music training on the child’s brain and cognitive development.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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