“Dr. [Paula] Menyuk and her co-workers [at Boston University's School of Education] found that parents who supplied babies with a steady stream of information were not necessarily helpful. Rather, early, rich language skills were more likely to develop when parents provided lots of opportunities for their infants and toddlers to "talk" and when parents listened and responded to the babies' communications.”
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Jane Brody, born in May 1941, is a renowned American author. Her works cover a range of topics including health, diet, and lifestyle, and she is admired for her accessible writing style and extensive knowledge in these fields. more
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