Babies Need to Hear Talk – Video Collection
Even before they can talk, babies need to hear talk. Talking to babies has an impact on their language development.
Have you ever talked to a baby in a higher pitch at a slower speed using exaggerated intonation? Then you were speaking ‘parentese’. Research was conducted to see if parents could be coached in this behaviour.
New research demonstrates that the benefits continue even after the coaching is completed.
What’s happening in babies’ brains when they hear parentese?
What can we expect as baby babble develops into speech?
Find tips for talking to babies in:
Related Blog Posts
Chapter Books to Read Aloud
Want to add chapter books to family read alouds? They usually contain more complex stories than picture books and can be introduced before children are able to read independently. They’re …
Outdoor Play During COVID-19
Outdoor play is good for kids! Getting active and outdoors, while following public health guidance, helps develop a healthy body and mind. How can you play outdoors while keeping a …
Wee Read and Pee Wee Read
Are you interested in enriching the reading life of a child? Learn how best to support a child’s reading at home with wee read and pee wee read. Calgary Learns …