Is being bilingual good for your brain?
Perhaps. Learning languages offers other, more concrete benefits. (résumé en français ci-dessous) Reams of papers have been published on the cognitive advantage...
Mud, Trees, and a Bigger Idea: Why School Grounds Matter More Than We Think
A child climbs a tree during the school day. Another sits outside, turning something over in their hands, trying to figure it out. Nothing remarkable, really. A...
How to Help Your Toddler Make Friends
Your child might not take to socialising straight away – and that’s perfectly normal. With a bit of time and gentle guidance, most two- and three-year-old...
Babies share more than toys: how nursery life shapes the gut microbiome
When babies start nursery, they don’t just share toys, coughs and cold germs. According to new research, they also share something far less visible: the microbe...
Why Toddlers Sometimes Prefer One Parent Over the Other
There’s a reason why your child favours one parent over the other — and don’t worry, it’s not personal. Here’s what’s behind the a...