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Anne Frenald’s Ted Talk “Why Talking To Little Kids Matters” discusses the importance of conversation in language development amongst young children. While it is quite common for parents to engage in “baby talk” with their children, Frenald emphasizes the importance of quality conversation between parents and their young children. Both the amount of words and the quality of conversation between parent and child can have a significant impact on a child’s cognitive development.
The most effective way to combine both a variety of words and a high quality language interactions is through simple and engaging conversations. Rather than exposing children passively to new language through TV or radio, Frenald suggests that direct interactions between parents and their children is the most effective way to help children develop a stronger understanding of language.
Some benefits of these conversations suggested by parents include an improved understanding of their native tongue, increased development in cognitive skills, and improved social skills.