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Talking to Children: Why Some Mothers Do It More

UNC FPG Child Development Institute

How a mother cares for her baby may determine her child’s future vocabulary and language abilities, regardless of a family’s economic status. Research shows that from a very young age, children are influenced by the way their mother’s verbally interact with them.

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Talking to Children: Why Some Mothers Do It More