Bilingual Baby Brains
Posted April 13, 2021
Dr. Naja Ferjan Ramirez measured brain waves from 11-month-olds. She found that bilingual babies showed responses to both languages and had stronger brain responses in areas responsible for executive function. She noted that experiencing a second language during infancy and early childhood can help children develop native-like fluency. Interested? Read or watch more in English or Spanish at https://positiveparentingnews.org/news-reports/update-bilingual-baby-brains/