Should You Talk to Your Baby Like an Adult?
Briefly

Videos showing caregivers speaking to babies like adults are trending. Parents express that engaging in thoughtful conversations benefits language development and bonding. Some mothers note their children start talking early and communicate clearly when spoken to with adult-like language. Language experts affirm that such interactions, including 'back and forth' conversations, teach children conversational skills and strengthen parent-child connections. However, the effectiveness of this method remains under scrutiny, raising questions about its implications for language development.
"Be careful ladies!!! I talked to my daughter like this from the day she was born. She started talking at 10 months old and now at almost 6 she has yet to take a breath!!"
"I literally have done this same thing with both of my kids (my husband calls it their play by play) and they talk SO much now and communicate so clearly it's the best thing ever."
Read at TODAY.com
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