Heading out on a nature walk near their Carbondale, Colorado, home, Rachel Mulry and her three kids review some words: verde (green), naranja (orange), rojo (red). The family is learning Spanish ...

Louise Gleeson’s kids call each other out when someone’s acting like a “quallum,” offer a heartfelt “ozee-chicken” in response to a bad hair day, and perk up when their grandmother is on her way with ...

As schools reopen and COVID-19 cases increase, the emotional issues children suffered during the height of the pandemic could arise again, say those who treat young people’s mental health. At the same ...

Genetics, audio processing and environment can all impact how our brains connect sounds to the symbols we use to read ...

Three recent books about language and communication, intended for a general audience, are well worth your time. They address perennial issues about the nature of language and language change with ...