Baby Sign Language: Accelerating Communication?
Does teaching infants manual signs before they can speak boost IQ or delay speech? We review the linguistic research behind Baby Sign Language to separate marketing myths from developmental science.…
Tag: child development
The Linguistics of Lying
That moment a child tells their first lie—"Who ate the cookie?" "Not me!"—is more than just mischief. It's a monumental cognitive and linguistic leap, revealing the hidden architecture of language…
The Multilingual Brain: Neurological Benefits of Learning Multiple Languages
Learning a new language is often viewed as a valuable skill, enabling international communication, cultural exploration, and professional advancement. However, acquiring multiple languages does more...