Brain Academy

Self-regulation is the ability to control one’s attention, impulsive behavior, thoughts, and emotions, and it is a key executive function skill for children when it comes to learning and social interactions.

In a nutshell, cognitive flexibility is the brain’s ability to think outside the box or in new ways.

Working memory is related to how a child temporarily stores and uses the information in their mind (e.g.

Let’s deep dive into each core executive function skill to understand its role in a child’s learning and development, and discuss practical steps that parents can take to improve these skills in their children.

All parents marvel at their children’s development - from helpless newborns to fearless toddlers, from precocious preschoolers to inquisitive primary schoolers, and beyond.

The powerful connection between nutrition and education has been revealed by new research from ESMT Berlin. Primary school children who attended a public free lunch program over an extended period were shown to have significantly better learning outcomes.

University of Otago researchers have discovered a clue as to why there are changes in the way babies' brains are formed in mothers who are obese during pregnancy, which can potentially lead to an elevated risk of mental illness, including autism spectrum disorders.

The infant microbiota colonization process runs in parallel with immune system maturation, affecting intestinal physiology and regulation. Accumulating evidence suggests that microbial exposition begins before birth (in utero) and continues after birth.

Early development and long-term function of the brain are critically dependent on adequate nutrient supply during pregnancy and early childhood.

Discussed possible associations of individual nutrient intakes and more recently dietary patterns to neurocognitive development in childhood.