What to do when you need your toddler to listen
Toddlers learn to tune out sounds they hear often—which can include you! Here are 5 strategies to try when you need your 2-year-old to listen.
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You may soon notice subtle shifts in your baby’s babbles—changes in tone and rhythm that indicate their first words are on the way. Continue talking, listening, and reading to your baby to encourage their vocalizations. In this post: When will your baby say their first word? Most children say their first word between 12 and … Continued
The human voice is the most interesting sound to an infant
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