COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese'
To foster confident communication in babies, parents should engage in 'parentese' rather than simplistic baby talk. Using real words and pausing for responses can significantly aid language development. Experts provide insights on effective communication strategies for parents.
- ▪Babies are ready to engage in conversation from birth.
- ▪Using real words instead of 'goo goo ga ga' helps avoid confusion.
- ▪Pausing for a response encourages babies to participate in the conversation.
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COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese' May 25, 20265:00 AM ET By Andee Tagle , Navied Mahdavian Looking to raise a confident little talker but not sure where to start? You don't have to overthink it. According to science, your baby's brain is primed to join in on conversation from the moment they're born. Life Kit The dos and don'ts of baby talk The dos and don'ts of baby talk Listen · 19:35 19:35 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5826128/nx-s1-mx-5826128-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript NPR Life Kit LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link And there's plenty you…
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