Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Did you know that animal sounds can be crucial to ...

"The amount of people reading aloud to their kids and kids reading for pleasure has dropped substantially," Tigges reports.

There are surprising cognitive and emotional benefits hidden within a classic children's game that boosts focus, memory, and ...

The study of language development in children reveals that linguistic exposure is not merely about vocabulary growth but is integral to the formation of generic concepts—broad, abstract categories ...

The study’s senior author, Anne Gallagher, emphasized to Scientific American that “We cannot say babies ‘learn’ a language,” during gestation, just that different languages may shape or make a kind of ...

When young people believe in themselves, you can hear self-belief in the words they speak and see it through their body language. Nonverbal cues like a “thumbs up” means “I’ve got this covered. I can ...

Nonverbal language skill is very important in the development of relationships. Difficulties in nonverbal communication could short-circuit children’s attempts to connect with others to form ...

Dylan Cliff receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Sumudu Mallawaarachchi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...

Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...