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Heritage Language Prediction in Children
Heritage Language Prediction can help families understand new fNIRS findings on Spanish-English bilingual children’s listening.
Why Preschoolers Take “Hold Your Horses” Literally—and How to Explain It
When an adult says “hold your horses,” a preschooler might wonder where the horses are. Tell a young child that something is “a piece of cake,” and they may start looking for dessert. These misunderstandings can be a normal part of language development. Young children are still learning that words sometimes communicate meanings beyond their…
TK multilingual screeners: California’s Plan
TK multilingual screeners will help California identify TK children who may benefit from added English language support.
Bilingual Language Activities From Current Research
Use current research to plan bilingual language activities that support vocabulary, storytelling, home language, and caregiver talk.
Bilingual Literacy Activities For Reading Growth
Use Bilingual Literacy Activities to support shared reading, vocabulary, phonics, and home-language connections for emerging bilingual learners.
Does Using a Pacifier Delay Speech? What the Research Actually Shows
Using a pacifier does not automatically cause a speech delay. Research has found possible connections between frequent pacifier use and certain speech-sound differences, but the evidence is too limited to conclude that pacifiers cause children to talk late. That distinction matters for parents who worry that a comforting habit may be affecting their child’s communication.…
Emergent Bilingual Students: Classroom Talk
Emergent Bilingual Students benefit from classroom talk strategies that respect home language, quiet periods, and reading growth.
Bilingual Speech Milestones in Early Education
Bilingual Speech Milestones can look different across two languages. Learn evidence-based age markers and classroom support steps.
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Dual immersion programs in Massachusetts need funding, staffing, curriculum, and family tools grounded in state resources and limits.
A child who sounds raspy after a cold or an afternoon of enthusiastic shouting usually does not have a serious voice problem. But when hoarseness continues for weeks, keeps returning, or makes speaking uncomfortable, it deserves medical attention. A hoarse voice that has not improved within four weeks should be evaluated by a clinician who…
Use structured conversation during shared reading to support early literacy with practical prompts, limits, and evidence parents can trust.
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Mount Vernon Dual Language and Bilingual Growth
Mount Vernon Dual Language expansion shows early Spanish gains, stable English scores, and practical questions for families.
Your Child Talks at Home but Not at Preschool: What Helps?
A child who tells long stories at home but becomes silent at preschool may be experiencing more than ordinary shyness. Sometimes the difference reflects a normal period of adjustment. In other cases, persistent difficulty speaking in particular settings can signal selective mutism, an anxiety disorder that deserves professional attention. The most helpful response is not…
English-only Head Start and Bilingual Children
English-only Head Start proposal could affect DLL preschoolers, home language support, and family-school communication. Evidence and limits.
Can Ear Infections Affect Your Child’s Speech? What Parents Need to Know
Ear infections can temporarily affect how clearly a child hears speech. In some children, fluid remains behind the eardrum after the infection has cleared, making everyday sounds harder to hear. That does not mean every ear infection causes a speech delay. Most children recover without lasting hearing problems. However, persistent middle-ear fluid, repeated infections, or…
English-only Head Start: Risks for Bilingual Kids
English-only Head Start proposals may affect bilingual preschoolers, family communication, and home-language support. See evidence and limits.
Bilingual Speech Milestones and Early Growth
Bilingual speech milestones can look different by language. Learn what research says about first words, vocabulary, and practical support.
When Your Preschooler Starts Stuttering: What Parents Can Do to Help
When a young child begins repeating sounds, getting stuck on words, or struggling to finish sentences, parents often wonder whether they should correct the speech, wait for it to improve, or seek professional help. The most helpful first response is to listen patiently, avoid pressuring the child to speak smoothly, and pay attention to signs…
Bilingual Language Activities That Support Growth
Bilingual Language Activities grounded in recent research, with practical ideas for translanguaging, shared stories, and home-school use.
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