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How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country’s birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages in appalling conditions where they received no care, attention or love. Though tragic, this infamous “natural experiment” has allowed us to learn a great deal about the effects of early-life trauma on the brain.
2025-01-22 05:10:13
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New research uncovers greater insights into baby consciousness
Consciousness - that is, the subjective experience of the mind and the world - is something which is often studied in adults, in people with mental health disorders, and sometimes even in animals.
2025-01-20 07:23:15
by Freya Lucas
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Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity – but this can be turned around
Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences.
2025-01-14 05:38:10
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Resilience to childhood trauma more complex than once thought, study shows
The narrative that children are inherently resilient beings—that they can recover from tragedy or difficulties with ease and without consequence is flawed, new work from the University of Vermont (UVM) suggests.
2025-01-13 04:51:33
by Freya Lucas
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Embracing Mathematics in Early Childhood: Building a Love for Numbers in Australia’s Young Learners
As parents and educators aim to prepare children for future academic success, introducing mathematics in positive and engaging ways during the preschool years can greatly influence how children feel about the subject and how well they understand it as they grow.
2025-01-10 08:08:49
by Freya Lucas
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New research uncovers greater insights into baby consciousness
2025-01-20 07:23:15
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How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes
2025-01-22 05:10:13
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Resilience to childhood trauma more complex than once thought, study shows
2025-01-13 04:51:33
by Freya Lucas
