Knowledge about children

As a father, I regularly keep myself up-to-date with current research findings and new knowledge about children. Whenever I come across something interesting, I compile the information and publish it here.

So it’s worth stopping by every now and then!

  • Omega-3 fatty acids and their role in brain development

    The importance of a balanced diet for a child's brain development can hardly be overestimated. Omega-3 fatty acids, a group of essential fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself, play a particularly central role.

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  • Sugar and its effects on behavior and learning ability

    While the short-term effects of sugar are often dismissed as harmless, scientific studies suggest that excessive sugar consumption can have deeper, long-term effects on cognitive development and behavior

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  • The role of iron in brain development and concentration

    This blog post explains why iron is so important for a child's brain, how to detect a deficiency, and what practical steps parents can take to ensure their children get enough iron.

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  • Microbiome and brain development: The “gut-brain axis” effect

    While parents may be well aware of the impact of diet on their children's physical health, the idea that the condition of the gut can influence a child's brain development and behavior is less well known.

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  • The importance of antioxidants for the immune system

    Although the term "antioxidants" is often used in connection with healthy eating, it is often less well known how exactly these substances work in the body and why they are so important, especially for children during development.

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  • The importance of the dominant eye for the optimal sitting position

    The dominant eye, i.e. the one that is used preferentially when both eyes receive different visual information, significantly influences how effectively visual information is received and processed.

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  • Instructions for determining the dominant eye in children


    Determining a child's dominant eye is easy and can be done in just a few steps. Here's a quick guide:

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