*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Humans are the only animals that express their thoughts in full sentences. Oliver Rossi/DigitalVision via Getty Images Curious ...

The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language. By Carl Zimmer If you’ve ever cooed at a baby, ...

Tiny Happy People is a resource from the BBC full of content that you can refer parents to in speech and language therapy settings.

As advocates for health equity—when everyone has a just opportunity to live their highest health potential—we need to stop talking about eliminating health inequities. Not because unjust differences ...

In the animated movie Up, a boisterous dog wears an electronic collar that translates his doggy thoughts into English words. “My master made me this collar,” he tells his new acquaintances. “He is a ...

I'm a mom of three kids ages 6, 4, and 4. Since they were born I've been speaking to them exclusively in Spanish. My oldest can switch between English and Spanish depending who he is talking to. When ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the recent buzz on social media ...

Young children who spend more time on screen-based activities and less time talking with adults tend to have weaker language skills, according to a recent study from the University of Tartu. The ...

Have you ever wondered whether the language you speak influences the way you see the world? Well, according to a number of studies in psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and linguistic ...

Spread the loveThe journey of parenthood is filled with exciting milestones, and one of the most anticipated moments for parents is when their baby starts talking. This significant development is ...