Early childhood
Why Trump’s plan to cut Head Start regulations could undermine services for the country’s poorest families
There is research showing that there are numerous benefits for a low-income child to attend a Head Start program, though these effects are less clear as the child ages.
Not so terrible, after all – 2‑year‑olds just want to be independent
Caring for a toddler can be challenging and requires patience. Understanding the psychology behind a toddler’s actions can help weather some of the rockier days.
Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it
Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.
Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.
Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.