March 20th is considered as the International Day of Happiness. It is a sweet reminder that happiness is an essential part of life and not just a fleeting emotion; it is something that we develop over ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Early childhood development is being celebrated across the nation, including in the Lehigh Valley. This week is "Week of the Young Child," an annual initiative that highlights how ...

"When families can access services more easily and when educators and caregivers feel supported, children benefit most." — Kristian Wanland, YWCA ...

Many parents don't realize that some of the things they do without giving it any thought actually prevent their kids from ...

Through the Abecedarian Project, an early education, randomized controlled trial that has followed children since 1971, researchers have discovered an enhanced learning environment during the first ...

There's a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become fluent. Many people also assume that it will become much harder to learn a ...

Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Psychology, says learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to ...

This rebroadcast originally aired on January 28, 2021. Online school. Virtual playdates. Video games. What does it mean for children that more and more of their world is now mediated through a screen?

Research shows language learning ability changes with age, but people can successfully learn new languages throughout life.