Spread the word about early talk

Why does early talk matter?
Because talk builds babies’ brains!

It’s such a simple concept, but it’s also one that deserves to be shared far and wide. Help us spread the word about how important early talk is and how easy it is to improve!

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Talk builds babies' brains!

LENA Talking Tip #7 Wait for their response. Children need time to process language before they form a response! Learn more about how children process language at https://www.lena.org/conversational-turns/.

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According to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, early childhood is the most active period for brain growth Parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caregivers can all help build babies’ brains! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/conversational-turns-research.

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1 in 4 children comes to kindergarten without the skills they need to succeed. Research shows that focusing on talking to children more when they're babies increases their school readiness. Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/huntsville-schools-longitudinal-evaluation.

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Serve-and-return interactions, or conversational turns, are one of the most predictive metrics of a baby's long-term well-being. Even a newborn baby benefits from early talk! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/conversational-turns.

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Conversational turns, serve-and-return interactions, back-and-forth exchanges. Whatever you call them, they’re crucial. Learn how @LENAearlytalk is helping caregivers focus on early talk with its 'talk pedometer' technology. Visit lena.org/technology.

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According to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, early childhood is the most active period for brain growth. Early talk is a critical catalyst for that growth! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/conversational-turns-research.

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Improving early language development for toddlers and infants is one of the most impactful and cost-effective ways to improve their brain development. Stream a webinar from @LENAearlytalk to learn more: info.lena.org/conversational-turns-webinar.

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It's true! Researchers from @LENAearlytalk have found that the number of conversational turns children experience between 18 and 24 months of age correlate to their IQ 10 years later! Learn more at lena.org/longitudinal-study.

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1 in 4 children comes to kindergarten without the skills they need to succeed. Research shows that focusing on talking to children more when they're babies increases their school readiness. Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/huntsville-schools-longitudinal-evaluation.

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The amount of conversation children experience during the first few years of life varies widely. This 'early talk gap' leads directly to the 'achievement gap' later in school. There's a simple solution: More early talk! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/achievement-gap.

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Having back-and-forth interactions with babies is so important for their brain development. But what's the right amount of talk that parents and caregivers should aim for? Researchers from @LENAearlytalk have found out. Download the report at info.lena.org/inside-early-talk.

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LENA (@LENAearlytalk) is a nonprofit that works with school districts, hospitals, Head Start sites, library systems, and universities around the world to accelerate language development in children birth to three. Learn more about their programs at lena.org/implement-LENA.

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The 14 Talking Tips

Shared Reading

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Outdoor Play

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Screen Time

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Bedtime

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Indoor Play

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Songs and Rhymes

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Clothing Changes

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Handwashing

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Meal time

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Transitions

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Practical advice from LENA’s Inside Early Talk report

Double Down

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Tune in and respond

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Avoid interrupting

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Make Time

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Make Feeding Time

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Make Reading Time

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