Can a Child's Mind Keep Up?

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WNSC Article - Can a Child's Mind Keep Up?

Technological advancement is moving at breakneck speeds, allowing our children much faster access to information. Questions on how our children can maximize all these and how to optimize their minds continue to be asked.

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