March 23, 2006 — -- Babies can learn new words if they are associated with objects that catch their attention, researchers at the Infant Lab at Temple University in Philadelphia have found. "They ...

Helping your baby learn, one gesture at a time Next time your baby reaches for a toy, try this simple interaction: say the object’s name, add a directional cue, and point. For example, “Bear here!” ...

In a series of playful interactions with their owners, dogs with a vocabulary of toy names - known as "Gifted Word Learner" ...

Imagine walking down a crowded New York City sidewalk and hearing a shout, “Hey, watch out!” Do you stop? How might you know for whom this signal is intended? Now let’s imagine that your name is Max.

Human infants naturally learn new words and their associations, such as how spoons are related to plates because they are ...

Babies lose interest in situations that are too complex or too simple. May 24, 2012 — -- Not too simple and not too complicated: Babies focus their attention on situations that are "just right," ...