by Leher Singh, Dean D’Souza, and Michael C. Frank Infancy researchers often seek to understand the initial state of the human mind. The goal of this research has traditionally been to identify basic principles of development common to all infants. This viewpoint...
Raising children during a time of climate crisis can pose many challenges for parents as well as professionals who work with them. Surveys show that most people are now aware of, and alarmed by, the impacts of climate change on the physical environment (Edelman,...
The formative years of a child’s life, from birth to age five, are pivotal for language development. During this crucial period, children rapidly acquire sounds, words, and communication skills essential for school readiness and future success. Central to this process...
In our recent Newsletter, we introduced the new ICIS Communications Committee team members for the 2024-2027 cycle. In addition to Kiley Hamlin, Vanessa LoBue, Jessica Bradshaw, and Ron Seifer, and with thanks to outgoing members Mireille Babineau and Sheena Carter,...
I wish to share the sad news that Professor Thérèse Gouin Décarie (1923-2024) has passed away on April 2nd. Professor Décarie was internationally known for her research on infant development and has been a leader in the establishment of the field of developmental...
by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, University of Delaware (USA) & Natalia Kucirkova, University of Stavanger (Norway) In 1971, Michael S. Hart digitized the U.S. Declaration of Independence, making it the first e-book in the world. When e-books for children began to...
