Brainy, bilingual babies
By: Eri Akbar
Many children in the UAE grow up speaking two languages, which is such a good
skill to have.
Being bilingual helps children to gain higher order thinking skills, according to a
recent study published by the University of Washington.
Researchers studied babies who grew up in two-language households. Through
brain scans they discovered that when babies heard two languages being spoken,
the part of their brains associated with problem solving and decision making skills
were working actively.
This also suggests that the earlier children are exposed to two languages, the earlier
they develop such cognitive functions. Good news for parents raising their children in
a bilingual environment.