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When it comes to helping infants learn to talk, it’s not just how much parents say, but how they say it.

Parents Learn, Babies Talk: How Coaching Moms and Dads Leads to Better Language Skills Among Infants

The Editors·December 3, 2018·4 min read

When it comes to helping infants learn to talk, it’s not just how much parents say, but how they say it. A new study from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) shows that parents who learn how and why to speak parentese can have a direct impact on their children’s vocabulary.

what's the connection between the arts and early childhood learning?

Webinar Explores New Research on the Arts and Early Childhood

The Editors·November 20, 2018·2 min read

What role can the arts play in early childhood learning? The National Endowment for the Arts recently hosted a 90-minute webinar titled “New Research on the Arts & Early Childhood: A Symposium."

Baby Talk? For Children’s Learning, You Might Want To

The Editors·October 12, 2018·2 min read

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.

First Time Parents Want To Better Understand First Time Parenting: Research

The Editors·October 10, 2018·3 min read

Parenting is hard. First time parents have it even harder, given that these parents have never done it before. New research shows that helping first-time parents better understand parenting skills translate into improved outcomes for children and society.

What Makes the ‘Marshmallow Test’ So Iconic?

Ellen Galinsky·September 28, 2018·8 min read

The Marshmallow Test has sparked debate and inspired replication for more than 40 years. Is it a true measurement of executive function skills and therefore predictive of life success for all children or not so for less advantaged children?

The Science Behind Early Learning: Ellen Galinsky

The Editors·November 30, 2018·6 min read

One of the global pioneers behind the science of early childhood learning and development, Ellen Galinsky, chief science officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and executive director of Mind in the Making, discusses her landmark book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, as well as her next project, which includes exploring the mind of the adolescent.