Language shapes baby brains already in the womb
Language acquisition begins early, a new study shows. According to the study, newborn children are surprisingly familiar with the language they hear from their ...
Paternity leave is a free brain-training programme for dads
The benefits of paternity leave are many. Research has shown that taking time off work to care for a newborn child is good for father-baby bonding, the baby’s d...
The importance of slowing down when little children discover the world
There is a vast world waiting to be discovered, and young children are eager to soak up knowledge. Maria Montessori described an innate drive that every child p...
How to meet your child’s difficult behavior with compassion
Have you lived through your child’s meltdowns in public places? Experienced people staring at you? Feeling judged? Many parents know those situations, fee...
Third culture kids: citizens of everywhere and nowhere
Being an expat child or the child of an international marriage can be fun and exciting, as children move between different cultures and languages. But it’...