Kids in families with too much screen time struggle with language skills
Screen devices are everywhere: we use them for entertainment, connection, and critical day-to-day functions. But Estonian scientists find that screens can have ...
Funny animals promoting the conservation of wildlife and habitats
We thought we’d share something else today: funny animal pictures to brighten up your day! And to support the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a competition ...
Leading Like a Parent: Why Parents Are Great Managers
Imagine a busy morning in the park. A runner zooms by, pushing their limits, eyes fixed on the goal, determined to beat their personal best. Nearby, a mom strol...
Alison Gopnik: What do babies think?
« Babies and young children are like the R&D division of the human species, » says psychologist Alison Gopnik. Her research explores t...
Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language
Researchers have found that babies don’t start processing the individual sounds of speech—known as phonetic information—reliably until they’re around seven mont...