Window for learning second language may remain open longer than thought But achieving fluency like a native speaker in a foreign language requires starting to speak the language by 10 years old by Julianne Hill / May 17, 2018
Indicators for child and youth development to inform policies and programs Human developmentalist Alice Wuermli explores how children develop in low-income and conflict-affected countries Interview by Alexandra Güntzer / April 18, 2018
For children with dyslexia, multilingualism can be beneficial The key is to consider language learning skills and motivation for each language separately by Catherine McBride / March 12, 2018
Does sleep improve language learning in infants? New research suggests that the amount of sleep at an early age is directly related to infants’ language development by Ines Wilhelm / November 27, 2017
Early language training improves opportunities for immigrant children High-quality child care and parenting skills have a significant effect on the success of immigrant children in learning a second language Interview by Cathrin Jerie / June 20, 2017
Growing up with two languages New research reveals how growing up bilingual shapes toddlers’ communication skills by Stephanie Wermelinger / June 14, 2017
Verbs link action to language Why commenting on toddlers’ actions is important for verb learning by Katharina Ledergerber / June 2, 2017
The inner workings of the dyslexic brain Neuroscientist John Gabrieli uses brain imaging to discover key differences in children with dyslexia that could point to new interventions Interview by Meeri Kim / April 3, 2017
The pace of digital media development and academic research A case study of conducting academic research regarding children’s use of digital media by Brenna Hassinger-Das / February 8, 2017
Do dialect speakers really have a harder time learning to read and write? Speaking a dialect seems to make literacy acquisition more difficult, but in some cases it may also provide some benefits by Jessica Carolyn Bühler / January 4, 2017
Why should we study the genetics of success? Understanding how differences in children’s genes translate into differences in later life will unlock untold opportunities by Daniel W. Belsky / November 23, 2016
