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cognitive development

The growth of thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities as a child develops.

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Can sleep affect baby intelligence myth

Can sleep affect baby intelligence myth

Why the myth sounds believable It is easy to see why this myth persists. Sleep is not passive; during sleep, the infant brain is organizing experience, strengthening some neural connections, and pruning others. That makes sleep feel like a direct builder of intelligence. Many parents also notice that a well-rested baby seems more alert, more […]