Parents and Caregivers

One of the most powerful concepts I’ve encountered is “Language Nutrition.” This isn’t about what children eat, but rather the language exposure they receive – language that’s rich in quality and quantity, delivered through meaningful social interactions. Just as a child needs nutritious food for physical growth, their brain needs language to develop fully.

Research shows using “parentese” – an exaggerated, musical speech style – helps babies learn language. Parentese differs from baby talk by using real words/grammar. Slowing speech and stressing vowels engages infants more. Using parentese boosts babies’ understanding and advances verbal development.