As adults, we do this all the time to obtain feedback from the world around us, but it’s fascinating to

A baby’s name is generally used much more often than other words. Studies show that babies are early as 4

By 4 months, many babies begin listening for the individual sounds in words, noticing how vowels and consonants combine into

Babies begin voicing their emotions and desires frequently at 5 or 6 months, laughing to show pleasure and crying when

Although children don’t yet understand what words mean, they may stop doing something when a parent or caregiver says “no.”

Guiding your baby with your facial expressions and words. Eleven-month-old Cameron can walk, and he can go just about anywhere

Between 6 and 12 months, babies can literally “hear” the specific sounds of all languages spoken. When compared to adults,

“Mommy! Mommy! Book! Book!” he says before you tuck him in for an afternoon nap. You grab his favorite book,

By 4 months, babies begin listening for the individual sounds in words, noticing how vowels and consonants combine into syllables,

During their first 6 months, infants will often coo or babble while their caregivers are talking to them. By 7

Even though babies often say their first words at around 12 months, most have learned quite a few words by

By 8 to 10 months, babies attempt to communicate with others using gestures and pre-verbal sounds. There are two common

Between 8 and 12 months, babies may stumble on words like “mama” and “dada” accidentally, learning what they mean when

Around 9 months, many infants understand that some words refer to specific objects. Although they can’t yet speak words, many

Between 8 and 12 months, the coos, gurgles, and other “baby” sounds become more like the sounds of the home