Most people wonder if it's possible to help their babies learn to talk, then wonder how they can help them achieve this. This article will be answering questions as to "if it's possible" and "how can I help?" If you haven't already guessed it from the topic, then let me be explicit; it's in fact very possible to help your babies learn to talk, given that it's done the right way. When to start helping.Start talking to your baby right from the womb, specifically from the third trimester, as this is when incredibly rapid development of neuron and wiring happens. It helps the little bundle of joy know and recognizes your voice while it's in there and when it's finally out! Baby talk your way to contentment!Now whether or not children like what they're learning, know that they are born ready to learn. Learn to listen and interpret your baby's different cries as it's also its way of communicating. Your baby's speech development though is determined by your skills to "baby talk," as well as your baby's. And since baby talk is basically a consciously imperfect speech used for children, have fun baby talking to your baby and revel in the coos, laughter, or unintelligible babbling you're able to elicit. There is however a big RED FLAG here. While Baby talk is an essential step in reaching your goal, please avoid those "cutesy nonsense" words. They slow down learning because the baby would need to learn the real words too. Don't shy away from ParenteseWhile most people enjoy speaking Parentese to their babies, others don't and find it annoying and embarrassing. Well, it can be embarrassing if you're awkward about it, ha! The somewhat slowness of Parentese helps the baby know where a word begins and where the other ends. It has a singsong quality as it is spoken in long vowel sounds and exaggerated tones, to get them absorbed in the words and expression you make and so over time, they start to build a vocabulary. Amazing right! I know. Remember, babies tend to create their own (cute) versions of words. Let them be when this happens, they'll switchover and learn the real word later on. Reward themBabies especially love rewards and they try to read and connect your reactions to what they're doing. They'll understand your rewards as approval to what they're doing, thus want to repeat it. Grin madly and applaud enthusiastically to even the slightest attempt to baby talk. Your enthusiasm for it only goes further to encourage them to do this. Play with themPretend, sing and dance for them however ridiculous it is, they enjoy it and laugh their diapers off! Babies love positive exaggeration, it holds their attention to what you're doing and saying. Imagine out loud in exaggerated tones and expressions for that reason, it helps develop verbal skills as they grow to become toddlers. Lastly, read, read out loud and clearImagine a scenario where you decide to record your reading to know how good you are when reading to your baby. You then play the recording but not a single sound comes from it, this happens. Some parents read to their babies without realizing they're actually whispering the words from the book to themselves. Now that you've read this, please be sure to read out loud and clear the next time you read to your baby. You might as well practice by recording and correcting yourself again and again, till you get it right. It's all for that little angel face, it's worth it. This is basically it! I know it'll work for you, it's worked for me, it's worked for others too so hurry up and give it a try! Don't forget to comment. Author: AmyandRose
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