Cuttlefish display self-control in their own marshmallow test

The ability to delay gratification is a hallmark of advanced cognitive function, observed across a variety of species from human...

The decline of reading aloud: Are young children missing out?

Recent research from HarperCollins Publishers in the U.K. has shed light on a concerning trend: Gen Z parents are reading aloud...

At what age and how fast do toddlers pick up new words?

Human language lets us learn new words for things we haven't actually seen. We do this naturally, like in conversations, using c...

Building blocks in math are as important as phonics in reading

In a kindergarten classroom at Westminster School in Atlanta, a group of young students gathered around a number board, working...

Women over 40 might make better mothers

Children born to mothers over 40 may enjoy certain advantages compared to their peers. A study from the Max Planck Institute for...

The backlash of snowplow parenting

Snowplow parenting has grown more common in recent years. Experts say these parents remove social, academic, or emotional challe...