COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese'

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· May 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese' May 25, 20265:00 AM ET

Looking to raise a confident little talker but not sure where to start?

You don't have to overthink it. According to science, your baby's brain is primed to join in on conversation from the moment they're born.

The dos and don'ts of baby talk

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