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Infant brain development reflects families" financial ability to meet everyday needs

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (629+ words) A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that infant brain development during the first year of life is linked to families" ability to meet everyday needs. Using brain activity recordings collected during routine…...

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Young carers falling behind by end of primary school

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (345+ words) First national study of its kind identifies gaps in attainment and school attendance New research has found that children in England with caring responsibilities are 35% less likely than their peers to reach the expected standard for reading, writing and maths…...

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Nearly half of U. S. grandchildren live within 10 miles of a grandparent

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (504+ words) ITHACA, N. Y. " New, more precise estimates show most American grandchildren live close to a grandparent, with implications for families" well-being and for how much time and money generations share. Cornell researchers" analysis found that nearly half of U. S. grandchildren (47%) live within 10 miles…...