Reading to babies is important for many reasons (bonding, brain development, socialization). Today on EMU’s Debuts, Hayley Barrett talks about how my new book, MAMA LOVES YOU SO, can contribute to language development in newborns.
The story I’m about to tell is relevant to Terry Pierce’s MAMA LOVES YOU SO. I promise.
Years ago, my brother got a beautiful border collie puppy. I remember how excited Warren was, and I remember the solemn advice the breeder gave him. It was this: Show the dog everything he’s ever going to see within the first six months of his life. In short, it was Warren and his family’s responsibility to quickly give intelligent, impressionable Comet the information he’d need to thrive.
*presses pause on dog story*
My first professional, if unrequited, love is midwifery. Permit me to geek out for a bit.
The importance of verbally communicating with babies—and I mean from about 6 months gestation onward—cannot be overstated. Auditory function in the human fetus is complete at 7 months. Not only do they hear and respond to outside noises, research suggests babies learn intonation and can…
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