It's often said that children pick up new things without us even realizing, which is why Nicola Law got quite the surprise when her toddler showed her the hilarious new gesture he learned at daycare.

Using hand gestures may be important for more than just making a point; they could help children to learn. In research published in the journal Developmental Psychology, preschoolers and ...

A speech and language therapist explains what’s typical, when to worry, and how parents can support speech development at ...