This article offers parents tips and advice for conversing with their babies and toddlers.
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The noise that kids expose themselves to through electronic media is often louder than what is allowed by law in workplaces.
7 Myths and Facts About Bilingual Children Learning Language
This article debunks common myths that parents may have heard about children learning two languages—and sets the record straight on what the research says about bilingual children.