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January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Puppetry is more than just child’s play at Children’s Fairyland, Oakland’s iconic ...

Researchers found that when the adult talked and played socially with a 5-month-old baby, the baby's brain activity particularly increased in regions responsible for attention -- and the level of this ...

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A new study shows that encouraging bilingualism at home has many cognitive benefits for children, which may be particularly helpful in kids with autism spectrum disorder. According to research ...

Hearing a baby’s first words is a joyful moment for many parents. But another crucial language milestone is harder to pinpoint for both parents and scholars of human development. When does a child ...

Valentina Fantasia receives funding from The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society (WASP-HS). She is affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Cognitive ...