A new study finds the value of using 'parentese,' an exaggerated speaking style that conveys total engagement with a child. Used in virtually all of the world's languages, parentese is a speaking ...

The “risks” of smartphone use have been a topic of discussion for some time. A recent study highlighted that smartphone use may impact mothers’ communication with their children. Evidence suggests ...

Co-authored with Sirada Rochanavibhata, M.A. In a world that is becoming increasingly globalized and diverse, the ability to speak more than one language may be a desirable trait, especially because ...

A baby’s first steps, first smile, first roll: what do these mean and why are they important? zgrredek/Flickr, CC BY-SA Children come in all shapes and sizes, but not with a manual. Childhood ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. Mothers bear much of the ...

Researchers who examined child speech interactions over the course of a year found that vulnerable children benefit from conversations with their peers and their teachers. Language sets the stage for ...

For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...