Videos of caregivers chatting with babies as if they’re adults are going viral and sparking conversation. Instead of relying on traditional “baby talk,” some parents are choosing to speak to their ...

A mom holding her baby, narrating her day like they’re on a reality show confessional—whether they’re touring a new house, getting dropped off at a nanny share, or just reflecting on what’s in the ...

Any mother who has received a kick, gentle elbow, or wiggle in her tummy with tell you that babies begin communicating even before they are born. Talking with babies is one of the best ways to bond ...

Jane Herbert has received funding for these projects: 2012-15: Does promoting parents’ engagement with their infants benefit language development?” Nuffield Foundation (approx. £200,000). D Matthews ...

DEAR JOAN: My wife and I are hoping you can settle a little disagreement that we’ve been having over our 2-year-old Goldendoodle, who is named Bear. We adopted Bear when he was just a puppy, and we ...