Speech and language are complicated processes depending on many systems of the body working in harmony—respiratory, oral motor, auditory, and neurological. Because of this, there …
While there are many beneficial uses for technology, recent studies have shown some concerning trends. A four-year-long study of almost 900 young children has shown …
There are many benefits to bilingualism! In the past, misconceptions about language development and learning led many educators to endorse English-only approaches for children. However, …
Early intervention, or receiving services like speech and occupational therapy before age 3, has been linked to greater improvements in early skill mastery and later …
In an article from Different Brains, John Mavros explains the importance of exposing babies and toddlers to a variety of language and stimuli during those …
How do babies learn language? Researcher Patricia Kuhl has studied how babies go from being universal listeners–able to distinguish all the sounds of every language–to …
There are many benefits to using electronic media for children. However, it is also essential to consider the implications of electronic media exposure. A study …