{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Get your baby talking with The Speech Sisters","description":"This week we are revisiting our most-downloaded episode from Dec. 1, 2021, as we prepare for our upcoming season: Transitions. In the new season of the podcast, we will take a look at transitions from diapers to potty, crib to bed, saying goodby to pacifiers, and lots more.   Language milestones are a hot topic. When should my baby be speaking? And how many words? So much is tied up in our ability to communicate with our little people. On today\u2019s episode of My New Life, we call in the experts to get your baby talking!    While the timeline for those treasured first words varies from child to child, there are some time-tested tricks to help the process along. Spoiler: Don\u2019t be afraid to sing to your child. Jessica Rolph, your host, is accompanied by speech language experts Bridget Hillsberg and Brooke Dwyer, aka the Speech Sisters.   Key Takeaways: [1:54] How much is nature vs nurture when it comes to a child developing language? [3:13] Bridget and Brooke talk about their babies\u2019 language development. [4:47] The Speech Sisters\u2019 number one tip for parents: imitate. [6:05] What\u2019s the difference between baby talk and imitating?  [8:01] Another tip for parents: Act it out. [9:25] Listening, labeling, and demonstrating play an important role in encouraging language development. [12:37] What constitutes saying the first word versus babbling? If you know what they mean when they say it, does that count as a word?  [13:23] How much should a child be talking? What\u2019s typical? And when should we worry? [16:04] Bridget and Brooke share stories about children who received early intervention to assist in their language development. [18:25] Can a child learn language through screens? [21:17] How much of a child\u2019s language development stems from parent intervention versus screens or some other outside service? [23:15] Parents have a tremendous impact on their children\u2019s language acquisition.    Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Lovevery.com Speech Sisters on Instagram Find more about Bridget and Brooke on SpeechSisters.com ","author_name":"My New Life","author_url":"https:\/\/lovevery.com\/","html":"