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'Friends' and Matthew Perry helped people learn English and American sarcasm. Why linguists say, 'Chandler was the one that encapsulated everything.'
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Cursive writing is returning to Ontario schools — here's what experts say
After being made optional in 2006, cursive is returning as a mandatory part of the Ontario elementary school curriculum in September.
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10 of the best subscription services in Canada to kick-start your New Year's goals
Start the new year off on the right foot with these convenient subscription services.
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Scientists may have discovered the cause of dyslexia
If the findings are correct, the disorder could be treatable.
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Should homework be banned? Rob Delaney sparks parenting debate online
The actor took to Twitter to complain about how much homework his 7-year-old is being set.
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Background Noise From The TV Can Hinder Toddlers Ability To Learn New Words
Scientists conducted experiments in which children aged around two were taught new words while hearing soft or loud background noise. Further tests, which were reported in the journal, Child Development, revealed that the toddlers were better at grasping the meaning of words that had earlier been learned in a quieter environment. This suggests that experience with the sounds of the words without distracting background noise subsequently helps children map those sounds to meaning.