Code-switching: a sophisticated linguistic tool
Mix-ups and muddles – your kid’s not confused (but you might be!) Code-switching is a common occurrence with bilinguals so you might want to think again if you ...
The very real appeal of « slow parenting »
For many parents, life’s pace is far too frantic. Family calendars are packed with playdates, music lessons, and sports practices. Even downtime at home can fee...
First Aid – Baby CPR nursery rhyme
If your baby stopped breathing, would you know how to perform infant CPR? The scary reality is that about a quarter of parents wouldn’t, and that’s why the Brit...
The surprisingly logical minds of babies
How do babies learn so much from so little so quickly? In a fun, experiment-filled talk, cognitive scientist Laura Schulz shows how our young ones make decision...
Why the baby brain can learn two languages at the same time
Any adult who has attempted to learn a foreign language can attest to how difficult and confusing it can be. So when a three-year-old growing up in a bilingual ...