Kids who had a stroke at birth often find it tough to use language. But do they have trouble learning new words? A recent study tried to find out. They tested 3. 5-year-olds with a specific type of stroke called PAIS and compared them to kids without strokes. The test involved a game to teach new wo
The human race has always been curious. We have a knack for learning and passing down information. This has been going on for a long time. In fact, for the last 3. 3 million years, humans have been figuring out ways to share what they know with others. This is how culture has evolved over time.
When adults talk to babies, they often use a special way of speaking. This style, known as infant-directed speech, includes exaggerated vowels. These exaggerated vowels make speech sounds clearer and easier for babies to understand. This might help babies learn language faster and better. However, s
A recent study dug into how kids talk and communicate in their early years. It focused on Indigenous Australian children. The goal was to see if these early language skills could predict how well they would do in school later on. Many people might think that school success is all about what happe
Little kids are curious and soak up everything around them. Screens are everywhere these days, from TV to tablets. It's natural to wonder how all this screen time affects their language skills. Researchers jumped in to see if the time toddlers spend on screens impacts their language and how they t
Scientists decided to explore how conversations between Korean children and adults get going. They listened in on over 200 chats between 141 pairs, ranging from 7 to 30 months old. Just like in North America, they noticed something interesting: who starts the talk really matters. Both kids and adult
Ever wondered why kids in cities and the countryside might appear to have different language skills? A recent study in Southwestern China took a close look at this difference. They found that parents' time, what they know, and their money can affect how much kids learn at home. But it's not just abo
Imagine learning 26 languages! That's what identical twins Matthew and Michael Youlden have done. One of those languages is special – it's their own secret language called Umeri. Growing up in Manchester, UK, they were inspired by the many cultures around them. Their unique language started when the
Babies and sleep have always been a delicate combination. For decades, parents have relied on white noise to help their little ones drift off to dreamland. But a growing concern is emerging: this popular technique could be doing more harm than good. According to experts, white noise might be stuntin
