Videos of caregivers chatting with babies as if they’re adults are going viral and sparking conversation. Instead of relying on traditional “baby talk,” some parents are choosing to speak to their ...

Any mother who has received a kick, gentle elbow, or wiggle in her tummy with tell you that babies begin communicating even before they are born. Talking with babies is one of the best ways to bond ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born prematurely may benefit from people talking to them while they are still in the hospital's intensive care unit, suggests a new study. Researchers found that ...

A new study reinforces evidence that exposure to more words has a positive impact on long-term language progress in infants. Parents who talk more to their infants improve their babies' brain ...

Alex Hodges spends significant time every day with her infant daughter doing what kids these days might call "yapping." "Maria can't watch you today because one of her kids is sick," Hodges begins one ...

There are some milestones that strike like a lightning bolt in early childhood. As a parent, you remember the first smile, the first step, and the first word. But talking, really talking – it sneaks ...

Just about every one who has ever interacted with a young baby is familiar with the "goo goo, gah gah" noises they make during those early days when they're finding their voice. And while those sounds ...

ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The science is clear: rich language exposure sets the foundation for success in school and life, including health. Early healthy brain development fuels Talk ...

You may not realize this, but your newborn is a linguistic dynamo waiting to happen. Babies can distinguish 800 language sounds, which means they are primed to learn several languages — at the same ...