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Language Development in Deaf Children

Deaf children face a rare language difficulty. Because much of the communication in our society is done verbally and deaf children have limited access to that type of communication, they may suffer from certain language delays. If not treated early, these delays can lead to long-term language difficulties.

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Popular English Baby Names

Even though they share a national language, America and England differ in many ways. One cultural difference between these two world powers is baby name preferences. While some common English baby names also prove popular in the United States, others that top the Brits’ list don’t rank with U.S. audiences. If you are a lover or all things British, or just wish to select a slightly less Americanized name, consider a popular English baby name for your infant.

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How Many Languages Can Salma Hayek's Two-Year-Old Speak?

At two-years-old, Salma Hayek's daughter can already speak more languages than most people learn to speak in a lifetime. Valentina Paloma Pinault is already tri-lingual, Salma says. "She speaks three languages,” the actress told PEOPLE at the A Bid to Save the Earth Green Auction. Salma's hubby, French business man François-Henri Pinault added, “She’s [speaking] fluently — English, Spanish and…

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Construction Karma

For the last 12 months, I have been practicing one of the most glorious sentences in the English language: “I have a cabin on a lake.” Ive only said it out loud about a dozen times. Mostly I say it to myself.

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Top 5 vacation spots

Vacation. One of the most beautiful words in the English language. For me, nothing can match that feeling the day before I jet off to my favorite destination where I can unplug the computer and relax for a few days. And even though my next vacay is still at least a few months away, Id thought Id give you my top five fave spots to unwind.. Now lets talk vacation. Here are my top five fave spots: 1. Maui, Hawaii