Don’t be afraid to babble. When your child starts to make noises, treat it like a real conversation and mimic the sounds right back. See how many times you can go back and forth!

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All kinds of conversations help to build children’s brains—even when they’re still learning how to talk. By following your child’s lead and responding, you spark the connections they need for language and communication later on.


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