In a recent study published in the Journal of Early Childhood Research, researchers investigated the benefits of early childhood education and care (ECEC), especially during the backdrop of the ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

Several months ago, my daughter, Penny, and I were walking around Target. She had just turned 1. Penny is typically shy, but she kept saying “hi” to a man nearby. I turned around and quickly saw why: ...

Language skills are essential to a child’s ability to communicate and develop. These skills enable children to engage with other people and learn from their surroundings and in the classroom. Language ...

SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. – From first words to full sentences, every child’s voice matters. This weekend, the San Juan County Early Childhood Coalition is giving families the resources kids need to speak ...

To avoid widespread school readiness gaps, experts say teachers and parents need to give children born since the pandemic an immediate language infusion. Already, studies find a third of children who ...

LENA program pushes parents, caregivers to converse more with toddlers Language defines how we communicate with one another, how we interact with the world. But language development is just as vital, ...

A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign exploring the relationship between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language outcomes in early childhood found a link ...

During this period, roughly covering ages 3 to 5, a child’s personality, interests, and social orientation begin to come into focus, but parents should keep in mind that personality traits, personal ...