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Telling a young child they are ‘smart’ seems like a good idea. New research shows how it could encourage them to cheat
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (952+ words) Parents and teachers might think telling kids “they’re smart” is a helpful way to build self-confidence and support positive development. But according to new research, these kinds of statements might shape how kids approach academic tasks in ways we did…...
The brain isn’t hardwired to read – here’s how we pull it off and why some are better at it than others
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1305+ words) For an experienced reader, recognising the words on this page feels effortless. Yet, evolutionarily speaking, your brain shouldn’t be able to read. Reading has existed for too short a time to have shaped a dedicated centre in the brain. Therefore,…...