Any parent of young children know that raising kids can be a bit messy, especially when they’re infants. In addition to plenty of kisses, there’s always drool to be wiped, and slobbery feedings. Recent research has shown that exposure to family members’ saliva, what is known in the academic world as “saliva sharing”, plays a…
Read MoreCan Children Read Masked Faces?
As children around the country return to school, the debate whether or not children should wear masks in school continues. In addition, the issue of whether kids wearing masks delays development has become a hot-button topic for many. Some parents believe their children are being negatively impacted. They suggest that kids are unable to read…
Read MoreHow Gestures Can Boost Children’s Vocabulary
Originally published in Scientific American written by Janelle Weaver. New research suggests that meaningful gestures and glances may help children learn more words, independent of how much parents talk to them Children with a large vocabulary experience more success at school and in the workplace. How much parents talk to their children plays a major…
Read MoreBabies Recognize Emotions at 27 Weeks Old
Did you know? Research has shown that infants as young as 27 weeks old begin to recognize facial expressions of emotion. A series of studies have shown that babies between the ages of 5 to 7 months recognize facial expressions of happiness, sadness, fear and surprise. How well can your child recognize emotions? You may…
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