Analysis of data across many different studies shows that children's word recognition improves continuously from infancy through age 5 years, and shows strong coupling with early vocabulary.

STAGE GAMES. WHO WILL PLAY IN? THOSE WILL BE DECIDED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. MASSACHUSETTS LAWMAKERS ARE TRYING TO PASS LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS ...

Who are women in conflict? Local leaders in civil society, in government and private sector. Women combatants. Wives and girlfriends of armed groups. Mothers, sisters, daughters who tend to bear the ...

In “Coverage now out of reach for many here” (Page A1, May 28), the authors show us the devastating human costs associated with increasing health insurance premiums and reduced federal subsidies. As ...

ABSTRACT: Screen use has become increasingly embedded in early childhood, raising concerns about its implications for developmental processes, particularly in applied early intervention contexts. This ...

Sleep is vital to a child’s physical growth, mental development and overall well‑being. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ages 6 to 12 receive between nine and 12 hours of ...

Manhattan cordon pricing south of 60th Street reduced traffic volumes and increased bus use, with hypothesized local/regional air-quality improvements but inconsistent early PM2.5 and NO2 findings.

The recent closing of ECEC, the Early Childhood Education Center, has hit our community hard. It is a symptom of a deeper issue: We cannot keep good teachers. In the two years since we've moved here, ...

To examine associations between children's and parents' screen time, children's face-to-face talk with adults, and children's language skills. Design, setting, and participants: Cross-sectional study ...

A typical feature of narcissistic parenting is a strong sense of self-centeredness and limited sensitivity to a child’s emotional needs. In these families, a child’s well-being is often overlooked.

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