{What are the best classic books for baby brain development? New research helps us sort through the choices and points to a certain type of …
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The Hidden Way That Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
{The development of perspective-taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By understanding this hidden part of …
The Power of Words…a Follow Up
A few weeks ago I wrote a post entitled, "The Power of Words" in which I described studies showing that the gap in academic achievement …
The Power of Words
There was recently a fascinating story on NPR about closing the achievement gap between high and low-income children by focusing on …
Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys
{The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although little boys are …
Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language
Although my little guy (8 months) isn't talking yet (at least not real words), I know we've all been around toddlers who seem to have a …
