The worldwide shift: Why early math education is crucial for your child's success

A quiet revolution is taking place in early education worldwide: A growing focus on preschool mathematics. For too long, the e...

Differences in children's brain development are already evident at 18 months

It's amazing that any of us have learned how to read, given the complexity of the process. Written language has existed for roug...

When parents ask to be called by their first name

Children typically address their parents as "Mom" and "Dad," a practice that often begins with the simple sounds "ma" and "pa,"...

The most important "mobiles" for your baby are not what you think

The crib mobile: A simple tool for early brain development

When you think of a "mobile," your mind might jump to a smartphone,...

Why old-school parenting methods fall short

Parenting strategies are evolving as neuroscience provides a clearer understanding of how a child's brain develops.

Over the p...

How we learn to read: A look at Chinese as a second language

The journey to literacy is a fascinating one, and the way we learn to read can depend a lot on the language we're learning. When...