Identifying disorders like anxiety or depression in children is challenging and important. What if it could be done quickly? Read More
Researchers have known that paying attention to behavior -- including executive function -- in young children can offer important clues to learning capability, as well as interventions that parents or clinicians may want to employ. Read More
What can science tell us about the connection between conversation and early brain development? Read More
The study's bottom line: "Actively engaging parents in the book reading process has the potential to make a real difference to the child’s language outcomes, and this is especially true for vulnerable preschool children." Read More
What do we learn in the womb? Science writer Annie Murphy Paul discussed the research. Read More
With so many early learning developments and news, here are some highlights Read More
Where does early learning actually occur? Harvard's Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative reveals the types of learning and care settings where Massachusetts three-and four-year-olds spend their time. Read More
A UK study on the benefits of parent-child reading offers seven recommendations for multiple audience groups. Read More
The question: What is the evidence of effectiveness of parent-child book reading with preschool children in improving school readiness and early language? Read More
What inspires motivation? A new study from Harvard's Center on the Developing Child looks at the brain -- specifically, the early years of childhood development. Read More