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· Child Development

Landmark Study Reveals Long-Term Academic Benefits of Public School Pre-K

Students who attend public school pre-kindergarten programs consistently outperform their peers who receive family-based childcare throughout their K-12 education, according to significant new research conducted by Florida International University (FIU). The study, which offers one of the most comprehensive looks at early childhood education outcomes to date, suggests that the quality of instruction and the…

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· Applied Behavior Analysis

Beyond the "Lizard Brain": New Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Brain Evolution

For generations, the popular understanding of the human brain has been framed as a psychological tug-of-war. We are often told that our choices are the result of a constant conflict between reason and emotion—a battle between the modern, advanced neocortex responsible for logic, and an ancient, primitive "lizard brain" that dictates our base instincts. This…

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· Behavioral Health

How Acquired Brain Injury Strips Away Coping Mechanisms—and the Long Road to Rebuilding Them

When psychological research examines coping mechanisms, it frequently focuses on the conscious choices individuals make when facing taxing or stressful situations. According to the American Psychological Association, coping involves utilizing cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage demands that exceed a person’s resources, while simultaneously attempting to mitigate negative emotions and conflict. Academic literature routinely draws…

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· Sensory Processing

New Summer Sensory Stations Released to Help Children Stay Regulated During Long Breaks

As families and educators navigate the long stretch of the summer months, maintaining children’s routines, attention spans, and emotional regulation can present a unique challenge. To address this need, therapy professionals and educators have welcomed a popular self-regulation resource: an all-new set of printable Summer Sensory Stations. Designed by pediatric occupational therapist Colleen Beck, OTR/L,…

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· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund-California Releases Blueprint Document Highlighting a Decade of Grassroots Advocacy and Youth Empowerment in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — In a milestone moment for regional child advocacy, the Children’s Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) is releasing a comprehensive new report examining a decade of grassroots organizing, policy victories, and community-driven strategies designed to elevate the well-being of youth and families in Long Beach. The publication, titled “Rooted in Community, Rising Together: A…

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· Child Development

Beyond the "Lizard Brain": New Research Challenges Long-Held Myths About How Our Brains Evolved

For generations, the popular understanding of the human brain has been framed by a compelling but increasingly contested narrative: a struggle between the cold, calculated logic of the "higher" brain and the primal, impulsive urges of the "lizard brain." This metaphor suggests that our evolutionary journey involved stacking sophisticated, rational layers—like the neocortex—atop an ancient,…

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