Traditionally, when it was time to read a story to your child, you would pull out a book and do... Read More
Can infants learn through “observational learning”? After all, we know one key way infants learn is by doing — touching... Read More
A new initiative called Sesame Street in Communities is providing free materials, including videos, books and games to help parents... Read More
Whether it's baby talk, singing while changing a diaper, describing the food during meal time, or just plain chatter, parents and caregivers who talk to their infants can make a real difference for their children. Read More
How does building character in children help build childhood development and learning? A conversation with Character Lab’s Angela Duckworth and Jackie Bezos of the Bezos Family Foundation. Read More
How can parents choose toys that not only are fun, but also help a child learn? The American Academy of Pediatrics published a report title "Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era." Read More
Yesterday’s post focused on focus. Today our focus deepens. Specifically, we examined how parents and educators can help children learn... Read More
Are words required to create a conversation with a child? Not even close. And it's not just baby talk. Read More
Many policy makers and educators ask how the United States will prepare its citizens for the challenges of the 21st... Read More
Closing the Knowledge Gap: How First Time Parents Can Become ‘Better Equipped’ for Child Development
New research provides excellent recommendations for delivering key knowledge to new parents "with direct implications for programs, policy, and practice." Read More
