The idea that the human brain is hardwired for language is a long-standing theory proposed by Noam Chomsky, which has dominated linguistics for nearly half a century. Recently, research in cognitive science and linguistics have called this idea into question and has lead many to abandon Chomsky’s “universal grammar” theory. This is due to the fact that recent research examining different languages and how young children learn to understand and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Reduce technology use to boost your child’s language skills – 5 tips to increase face-to-face communication
The introduction of smart phones has definitely helped us to connect with others a lot easier than we did in the past. However, they do come with drawbacks. Their overuse can interfere with face-to-face, child-parent communication interactions that are essential for language development. It can be hard to keep phones out of sight and often this makes it difficult to set boundaries for children in terms of technology use. Boost your child’s … [Read more...]
Raw Food Diet
Raw food diets have been very popular over the last few years, and we are now seeing more raw food cafes and raw food snacks than ever. Raw foods often take the form of less guilty substitutes for cakes and sweets, replacing added sugar with dates, nuts, and cacao. However, where did the raw food diet actually come from and what exactly is it? As the name suggests, raw food enthusiasts espouse a diet comprised completely, or at least … [Read more...]
Mindful eating during the festive season – 6 tips to avoid gaining weight during the holidays
It’s that time of year again where every weekend is booked up with Christmas and festive get togethers and celebrations continue throughout the week as the year is winding up; then comes Christmas and New Years day. It’s a wonderful time of year to celebrate with friends, family and co-workers over a drink or dinner but it can also be a challenge for those who have a condition they need to control (diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol) or … [Read more...]
