Living with Languages

Bilingualism and multilingualism across the lifespan.

Cognition

Accessing Children’s Imaginative Worlds Through Language

Elizabeth Lanza, Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

Wondering how sensitive children are to the sociocultural context in which they live? Their playtime actions may surprise you.

Wondering how sensitive children are to the sociocultural context in which they live? Their playtime actions may surprise you.

Cognition

How Love Through Language Forges Family Bonds

Elizabeth Lanza, Ph.D. on February 13, 2023

Wondering how emotions affect language development and communication in multilingual families? Here are some insights.

Wondering how emotions affect language development and communication in multilingual families? Here are some insights.

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How Grandparents Impact Languages in the Family

Elizabeth Lanza, Ph.D. on May 13, 2021

In families where more than one language is spoken, grandparents can play a vital role in their grandchildren's learning of the language.

In families where more than one language is spoken, grandparents can play a vital role in their grandchildren's learning of the language.

Cognition

Family Language Policies: Do We Need Them?

Elizabeth Lanza, Ph.D. on January 17, 2021

Decisions about using more than one language in the family in one generation will affect generations to come.

Decisions about using more than one language in the family in one generation will affect generations to come.