Read more… Many parents believe their infant’s first word is the most important milestone in learning to speak. “By understanding these early behaviours, parents have a great opportunity to help support their children’s later language development. Understanding babies’ gestures could also be just as important as understanding their early language.” According to researchers, humans communicate…
Why infants pay more attention to people who speak their native language – LA Times
Why infants pay more attention to people who speak their native language – LA Times New research suggests that babies are highly selective — discriminating even — in whom they will pay attention to. For those of us who like to think that prejudice is a taint that comes with age, this may be disappointing…