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Feb 22
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Speaking to babies and young children - ...

Craig Wealand
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Today we're going to talk about something very familiar to parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who spends time with little children: baby talk.


Baby talk includes the special words, sounds, and games adults use when talking to babies and young children. Scientists call this child-directed speech, and research shows it helps children learn language faster and understand the world around them.


In this episode, we'll explore common words and phrases, explain why adults simplify language for children, and even share some playful expressions you can try yourself.

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