The “risks” of smartphone use have been a topic of discussion for some time. A recent study highlighted that smartphone use may impact mothers’ communication with their children. Evidence suggests ...

Videos of caregivers chatting with babies as if they’re adults are going viral and sparking conversation. Instead of relying on traditional “baby talk,” some parents are choosing to speak to their ...

One of the joys of parenthood is watching your child reach milestones as they grow to become their own person: first laugh, first roll over, first steps. But one milestone parents really look forward ...

When it comes to understanding speech and language development, online searches can be overwhelming when trying to determine if your child is age appropriate for their language skills. Advice from ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- According to experts, the pandemic has led to an increase in "late talkers" among children due to disruptions in routines, limited social interactions and increased screen time.

Too much screen time could be affecting your child's language development. The American Academy for Pediatrics advises children be kept away from screens until they are 18 months old and should only ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born prematurely may benefit from people talking to them while they are still in the hospital's intensive care unit, suggests a new study. Researchers found that ...

Parents who stare at their screens instead of talking to their kids aren’t just modeling poor behavior — they could be hindering their children’s language development, a new study found. Parents who ...

For the past 12 months, my colleagues at the Hungry Mind Lab and I have been listening back to stories mothers told about their children 25 years ago. Their compelling tales of fear, excitement, ...

Each time, I find myself gently explaining the same thing: Children don’t learn to talk from screens; they learn to talk from ...

A speech and language therapist explains what’s typical, when to worry, and how you can help your toddler with speech development at home. Worried your toddler is only saying a few words, or none at ...