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July 19, 2025

The New Science of Focus and Productivity & How Preschool Interventions Shape Teenage Behavior

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Reclaiming Attention: The New Science of Focus and Productivity

Did you know our attention span has shrunk from 2.5 minutes to just 47 seconds in recent years? Gloria Mark, PhD, Chancellor\'s Professor Department of Informatics in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, author of “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity” reveals the hidden cost of our digital distractions, and what you can do about it.

ow Early Childhood Interventions Can Transform Teenage Outcomes

Can preschool interventions shape teenage behavior? The answer might surprise you! Karen Bierman, PhD, Evan Pugh University Professor of Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State, shares her advice for parents to build resilience through early education.

Misplaced Optimism for Social Security

Tina Ambrozy, Senior Vice President, Nationwide Financial outlines the results of a survey that found that Americans are overly optimistic about how much they will receive from Social Security once they retire. The survey found that half of current retirees and 42% of future retirees say Social Security is or will be their primary source of retirement income. She offers suggestions for those who are saving for retirement.

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