Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children
A new study documents structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media use.
Curious Kids: how did humans think about things, before they had language to think with?
Kids ask "how did humans think about things, before they had language to think with?" and a scientist answers
How ‘knowing less’ can boost language development in children
Children may learn new words better when they learn them in the context of other words they are just learning, according to new research
Your baby is a genius
Every baby is a genius? A pioneer in early childhood and infant learning, Roberta Golinkoff believes so and she wants children to play more
Language learning affects cognitive functions, education
Language learning affects cognitive functions, education
Teaching Your Kid A Second Language
Knowing a second language can give your kid a boost in memory, problem solving skills and cultural awareness.
OPINION: Speaking multiple languages should be a requirement, not a bonus
Being multilingual should be the standard and not the exception
Language and the brain
How learning a language changes the brain according to the latest in neuroscience
The sooner you start learning languages, the better
Young children are better at learning new languages but the ability to become fluent lasts into adolescence
Language courses need more conversational speech practice
The art of conversation is critical for students to succeed in foreign language classes