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The largest study of adolescent brain development ever conducted in the United States has produced a finding that parents in ...

Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development has been a central framework for understanding how children grow and learn. His model describes development through four sequential stages: sensorimotor, ...

Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact many common childhood milestones and cognitive processes, such as decision-making, inhibitory control, language development, and goal-setting.

The largest US study to date on teen cannabis uses shows that cannabis use during adolescence may hinder cognitive improvement over time.