Cultural differences in children's word learning
Preschoolers trust adults over peers. But Canadian kids choose accurate peers when adults are wrong, while Korean kids trust adults.
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Sep 25, 20232 min read
Beyond words: Kids' grasp of emotional meaning in speech
Exploring children's ability to grasp emotional tone in unfamiliar languages aids our understanding of language and emotional processing.
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Can you "see" sounds? Exploring how children connect sounds and meanings
Sound symbolism–where words' sounds impact their meanings–may be an important strategy for word learning.
Aug 29, 20233 min read
The role of wearable technology in early language programs
Tracking and giving feedback on how much parents talk with their babies helps support language growth.
May 15, 20233 min read
We’re just starting to learn about aphantasia, the inability to picture things with the mind’s eye
People with aphantasia cannot deliberately bring to mind mental images, shedding light on diverse cognitive processes.
Sep 5, 20224 min read
How caregivers can help build children’s emerging language skills
Given the clear importance of language skills for lifelong outcomes, it is critical to set children up early for language success.
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