A new study reveals children's language development is a learnt skill and is intricately linked to their ability to recognize patterns in their environment. A new study reveals children's language ...

Language skills are essential to a child’s ability to communicate and develop. These skills enable children to engage with other people and learn from their surroundings and in the classroom. Language ...

Devices including TVs, smartphones and tablets could change the brain structures of young children, according to scientists—who fear such technology could affect the development of language and ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Often marketed as educational, electronic toys have the ...

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 ...

Source: spass/bigstockphoto What happens when 40 percent of a generation cannot function effectively at school? Signs are emerging that this may happen with the children who were 0 to 6 years old ...

A pervasive idea assumes that young children can absorb new languages with minimal effort, but it turns out that the science is more complicated. By Lindsay Patterson This story was originally ...

Talking, singing, and playing with your child builds the foundation for strong language skills—starting in infancy. Support your child's language development with age-appropriate activities that match ...