It’s a familiar scenario: A mother just inches away from her child’s face, speaking in an animated voice with exaggerated expression. Reactions to this type of behavior range from laughter to annoyance, but experts say it can encourage a baby’s linguistic development.
The birth of language
Baby talk evolves dramatically as infants grow to toddlers.
A state-funded program aids parents in these crucial months.
A state-funded program aids parents in these crucial months.
Saturday, April 7, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 7:53 a.m. CDT, Saturday, July 19, 2008
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