Longitudinal Studies in IQ Assessment

Alright, so let’s talk about IQ—but not in that dry, textbook kinda way. We’re talking real-life, long-haul, “let’s-see-how-you-grow” kind of research. The star of the show? Longitudinal studies. These aren’t your average one-and-done surveys. They follow the same folks for years (sometimes decades!), tracking how intelligence shows up, shifts, or even surprises us as…

Cognitive Growth in Early Childhood

Let’s be real—those early years of childhood? Wild. Kids go from tiny humans who can’t even hold up their heads to curious little people asking “why?” every two seconds. And behind all that change is something major going on in their brains: cognitive growth. If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or just someone who…

What Is Cognitive Fatigue?

Hey 💁🏽‍♀️—ever sat down to work or study and felt like your brain turned into mashed potatoes? Like, you’re staring at your laptop, fingers on the keyboard, but nothing’s clicking? That mental block isn’t laziness—it’s cognitive fatigue. And yes, it’s very real, super common, and backed by science. Let’s unpack what’s really going on…