Knowing another language opens doors for kids and adults alike. But most educators agree that childhood is the ideal time for language learning. While their brains don’t actually work like sponges and ...

Translating for your family can feel burdensome, but these authors want families to see the power in living between two languages.

Slang helps kids fit in with their peers, but standard English proficiency remains crucial. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A Southern California mom, Ivon Millan, created the YouTube character "Salsita" to teach children English and Spanish. Inspired by her own daughters, Millan hopes the videos help families preserve ...

Developmental language disorder is a permanent condition that shows up in childhood, causing difficulties with speaking and comprehension. A new study has found that children with the disorder may ...

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Hearing a baby’s first words is a joyful moment for many parents. But another crucial language milestone is harder to pinpoint for both parents and scholars of human development. When does a child ...

Sesame Street characters and children from the Garden of Dreams Foundation celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sesame Street Live on Feb. 4, 2010 in New York City. As a child growing up in a ...