Encouraging multilingualism at home could benefit kids with autism spectrum disorders, the researchers conclude, and could even provide a “natural intervention” for some types of executive function.

Some families are opting to have nannies that speak a different language than them. These caregivers can help children connect with the family's native tongue. Some families live in multicultural ...

I'm American but have been living in Germany for over a decade where I'm raising my three kids. My kids are trilingual, and Germany has strict naming laws. I had to take pronunciation, meanings of ...

There are a lot of benefits to raising a child speaking two or more languages. NPR's Life Kit explains that raising a kid in a multilingual household isn't a burden — it's a gift. Some 22% of people ...

Some parents worry that teaching their child multiple languages will set them back or confuse them. But that's a myth, says Farwa Husain, a bilingual speech-language pathologist. (Photo illustration ...

In deciding which language to use, they must read social cues -- a key challenge for people with ASD But all kids can benefit from multilingual, the study suggests MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 (HealthDay ...

Some 22% of people in the U.S. ages 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. For parents who are short on time and already keeping multiple plates spinning, raising a child bilingually ...

When journalist Conz Preti brought her three children to visit family in Argentina in 2022, her four-year-old son did something surprising. Conz Preti and Zach Hefferen are raising their three ...