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‘Parentese,’ not traditional baby talk, boosts a baby’s language development

True baby talk, which a new study shows can boost infant brain and speech development, is actually proper adult speech, just delivered in a different cadence. “It uses real words and correct grammar, but it does use a higher pitch, a slower tempo and an exaggerated intonation,” said Naja Ferjan Ramirez, an assistant professor at… Read More »

Traditional toys, mobile games join forces for child development

Teknokent at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara has developed new mobile apps that can interact with traditional children’s toys. The apps were developed with the support of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TÜBİTAK). These new generation mobile games look to help children’s mental development. With the advancement of technology, the average… Read More »