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Is Quality Pre-Kindergarten the Key to a Better Vocabulary?
Preschool might seem like nothing more than child’s play — a riot of high-spirited kids engaged in finger painting, blockbuilding and games.
Researchers Find a Biological Marker For Dyslexia In Kids
Detecting the reading disorder as early as possible may help more children to overcome reading and learning problems.
Omega-3s as Study Aid? DHA May Help Lowest-Scoring Readers Improve
In a four-month trial of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, some improvement was seen in children’s reading scores and behavior, but only in the lowest performing students
Profanity in Teen Novels: Characters Who Curse Are Often the Most Desirable
An analysis of teen best-sellers reveals enough profanity to make a sailor blush. Do you know what your kids are reading?
Do E-Books Make It Harder to Remember What You Just Read?
Digital books are lighter and more convenient to tote around than paper books, but there may be advantages to old technology.
What Makes Some Preschools Better Than Others?
It might seem like preschool is all about naps and playtime, but the latest research shows that early classroom experiences can have a major impact on later learning and academic performance, especially when it comes to language.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Dubious Weapon in the War on Childhood Obesity
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of those children’s classics, along with Goodnight Moon and Where the Wild Things Are, that belong on every kid’s bookshelf. Written and illustrated by Eric Carle, it’s the story of a …
Reading to Newborns in the NICU Boosts Bonding
In the unhappy event your newborn needs to log time in the neonatal intensive care unit, you might want to bring a book — for you, of course, to help pass the time, but even more importantly for baby.
Using Brain Scans to Diagnose Dyslexia Better
Dyslexia, the underlying biology of which is not well understood, affects somewhere between 5% and 17% of the population.