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Dec 2019
19m 20s

Bilingualism and babies

CINDY HOVINGTON, PH.D.
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Send us Fan Mail Can learning more than 1 language cause delays in a baby's first words? Will raising a bilingual child help them when they start school? What are some myths around bilingualism? In today’s episode, we will chat with a speech-language pathologist to learn more about bilingualism in babies. Support the show More ways to become a Reflective Par ... Show More
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