The Secrets Behind Baby Talk

How do babies learn to talk? And why do parents naturally fall into baby talk when they're communicating with their little ones? We dig deep into the science of how babies develop language and why silly baby talk isn't silly at all.Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentatorProducer: Caitlin GibsonWith expert advice from:Dr Marina KalashnikovaProfessor Denis BurnhamDr Christa Lam-CassettariSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills? Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Season 2 of BabyLab where she speaks with parents and experts about everything communication and babies, or go back and check out Season 1 with Jamila Rizvi! Babylab is produced in collaboration with Western Sydney University and the MARCS Babylab team.