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Forget Baby Talk, Speaking to Your Baby in Parentese Can Make Him Smarter!
In parentese, a truck is not just big, but it is ‘Biiiig’ and a room is not just dark, but it is ‘Daaaark’. Speaking Parentese is not the same as a baby talk. Babies don’t necessarily need baby talk to learn language, but parentese can actually make the babies smarter and help them grasp the communication skills faster.
Have you ever seen a baby reacting excitedly when an adult talks to a baby in a normal voice and plain sentences with a blank face? Most probably, not! Whereas we see babies smiling, giggling and wiggling in response to our high pitched sing-songy voice. Long-tailed pronunciations, exaggerated facial expressions and rhythmic voice are what characterize ‘Parentese’. This way of speaking that we naturally tend to use is a special language used by parents and adults to talk to the babies.
Do Babies Respond more to Parentese ?
Babies are naturally drawn towards music and rhythm rather than the plain speech. Musical speaking stimulates their audio sensory receptors and helps them remember the sounds of the words, rhythm of the speech and faces better. Other than that, it is simply fun and entertaining to listen to something that sounds nice. So yes, babies do respond and learn more from Parentese.
Tips to Speak in Parentese Effectively
Use proper words, but elongate the vowels. Like ‘Baaabeee’, ‘Sweeetyyy’.
Use high pitched voice and rhythmic tone.
Speak as though you are reciting a poem.
Make it sound melodious to retain baby’s attention.
Use shorter sentences and speak slowly.
Take pauses to give the baby a chance to process your speech.
Use clear pronunciations and stress differently on confusing words.
Keep an eye contact and keep on a smile.
Widen or squint eyes, cringe your nose, or raise eyebrows to stress on the emotions.
Talk to your baby as much as you can. To keep things interesting, you can also use parentese when you are reciting nursery rhymes or reading a story book out loud.
Cautions to take when Speaking Parentese
Most importantly, do not confuse Parentese with baby talk. Baby talk is just something that jumbles up the words and basically, makes them non-sense. Baby talk can confuse the babies rather than helping them with language development. Parentese uses proper words and pronunciations, only spoken in more entertaining manner to the baby.
Don’t omit articles, conjunctions, gerunds from the sentence. Let the baby hear the sentence that is grammatically correct and meaningful.
Remember that babies are not dumb. They do not need to hear just sounds instead of words. Don’t always say ‘Choo Choo’ instead of ‘Train’. Though use the sounds to make the word more interesting.
Don’t underestimate the influence of a smiling face when speaking to a baby. Smile makes them feel loved and makes you more appealing to them.
Benefits of Speaking in Parentese to Babies
Speaking in Parentese holds the baby’s attention for a longer time. Longer they look at your face and hear to what you are saying, more information they are gathering to be processed.
Exaggerated expressions teach them how to decode different emotions.
Babies learn to associate changes in sounds to changes in your facial expressions.
Babies try to imitate you a lot quicker when you speak in Parentese. This encourages them to try to speak early. They often respond to your speech with cooing and babbling sounds.
So, next time you talk to your baby, go ahead and act silly. Use your ‘eeeee’s and ‘aaaa’s to your baby’s advantage and make all kinds of cute, funny faces you want. You are actually teaching them a very important life skill of expressing themselves through language. Read more
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5 Books That Encourage Sense of Humour in Your Child
Let your child discover the humorous side of reading with funny books for kids. Get some of the popular books in this genre for your kids to keep them busy and entertained. Watch them steal the show at the playground and get-togethers as they narrate the funny stories, rhymes, and anecdotes from these books.
Instill a sense of humour in your kids and introduce them to the fun side of life. Make it happen with the help of your motherly instincts and some humorous books for kids. Choose books that have interesting story lines with jokes and funny pictures. Read them out to your children or make them read these themselves. This will also develop reading habits in your little ones. Make a strong bond with them by laughing at their jokes and listening to their funny stories. Kids with a well-developed sense of humour are more interactive, healthy, optimistic, and happier. Researchers have found that such kids are free from stress and depression, and generally grow into happier adults. We understand the importance of your child's smile. We bring to you some amazing funny children books that they will enjoy reading for sure.
Enjoy The List
1. Moo Ba La La La by Sandra Boynton
This book comes with super-bright pictures and depict funny facial expressions of animals that will bring a smile on your kid's face. It won't fail to make you laugh too. This book is right for reading aloud with a gripping story about the sounds animals make. This whimsical and humorous book will educate and entertain your kids with non-traditional stories and some popular animal characters.
2. No, David by David Shannon
This book is all about misadventures that centres around little David. The book tells a little story about how he becomes disciplined and finally gets a hug from his mother. Every page has the word 'No, David' written on it, with pictures of David doing things he is not supposed to do. David's unabashed good humour and laughter-inducing antics will make your kids fall in love with the character.
3. My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Kevin Hawkes
This funny book for kids is the most hilarious counting book that keeps a tab on all the disgusting things the narrator’s sister ate. Your children will learn counting and enjoy each page as she first eats a hare and then goes on with eating mice, snakes, and lizards as well. Be sure that your munchkin will be thoroughly entertained with this one.
4. Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox
This book is so funny that your kids will end up laugh hysterically. They will also learn about rhyming at the same time. Rapunzel is having a hard time hearing what Prince Charming is asking her to throw. She throws her dirty socks instead of her curly locks. Instead of silky tresses, she throws lacy dresses. Kids will love anticipating what she will throw next as they turn the pages.
5. My Very First Joke Book by Kaye Umansky
This book is an excellent way to introduce kids to healthy jokes and anecdotes. Watch your kids have a good time with friends and family as they master the art of joke-telling. There are silly rhymes with hilarious illustrations that will make reading this book more fun. There are 'Knock, knock!' jokes, 'Doctor, doctor' jokes, monster jokes, and plain daft jokes to keep your kids engaged in reading.
We have listed just a few among the many comedy books for kids available. These are a fun way to develop reading habits in your kids and keeping them busy and entertained. It won't be long when they will be asking for more! Read more
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Giving Your Toddler a Lego Set
There are many activities, games, toys and apps that strive to inspire a love of STEM in kids and even get parents hooked. The benefit of construction toys for toddlers and similar items is that they help kids develop science- and engineering-related skills that they'll definitely need for the future.
Today, parents are a lot more aware and give a lot of thought selecting toys for their kids. Most want to give a toy or a game that helps their children in some way. Toys that let kids design and build something not only gives them a sense of accomplishment but also helps stretch their imaginations. STEM toys can help foster confidence to design and build as well as improve critical thinking.
A Look at Toys that Boost STEM Skills in Toddlers
1. What are STEM Skills?
STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the understanding one has about them. Exploring these subjects in a fun manner can generate interest and encourage kids to engage in STEM activities. It can also give them an edge in these subjects in school and beyond. Toddlers are visual learners and learn by observation, touch, smell and listening to things around them. Toys with bright colours, different shapes, and those that make sounds attract their attention. They can, therefore, be used to improve their senses.
2. How Can STEM Skills Be Acquired?
Some of the popular learning toys for building STEM skills in kids are:
1. LEGO
LEGO blocks or similar building blocks are a very popular choice with parents looking for toys that help develop STEM skills in children. They develop social skills, boost critical reading and writing skills, and even help teach languages to English Language Learners.
2. Shape Sorters
Sorting through different colours and shapes teaches kids about colours, symmetry, shape and size. These STEM toys for toddlers also improve hand-eye coordination, IQ, motor skills and memory.
3. Wooden Blocks
Playing with wooden blocks not only helps a child with spatial skills but promotes problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning.
4. Young Architect
Young Architect It has a reusable design and everything is made of pre-cut blocks and stencils that can be mixed and matched easily to create 3D models.
5. Technology
For today’s tech-savvy kids, digital games are the way to go. There’s a long list of STEM skills-boosting games including Crazy Gears, Numbers League, Robot Factory and Bugs and Bubbles.
Benefits of Toy Blocks
Children get bored easily but not often with toy blocks. STEM toys in the form of blocks can keep them hooked for long while teaching them important lessons and encouraging family time. These toys can be easily played in a group and are even challenging enough to be played by adults too.
Initially, many STEM toys were considered to be for boys, but that’s no longer the case. Toy companies have begun manufacturing even more games to appeal to both sexes. You can find LEGO Friends(pastel, character-centred LEGO blocks), construction kits, and even Mega Bloks Barbie(Barbie-themed building kits) for girls drawn to ‘girly’ colours and themes. Read more
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My Child's Mother - Sometimes Things Don't Come Easy to Us
Motherhood is the biggest blessing of all but what if it becomes a nightmare? ? Yes, it did for me. Sometimes, things don't come easy to you. The first year of my motherhood was a living hell. Now let me take you back in time when I was eagerly waiting for my bundle of joy. I was looking forward to become a mother when we came to know that we were expecting our first child. My husband and I were very ecstatic about the new arrival.
I felt a bond with my child when he was in my womb but to my utter surprise or rather shock, did not feel anything for him once he was in my hands. I somehow felt lost. I became a mother but my child didn't get his mother. I was only looking after him like a zombie. Then one fine day, I finally gave up and resigned to doing nothing. This is when we realized that I was struggling with postpartum depression.
The term postpartum depression was unknown to most of the people around us which made me judge myself for not loving my child. I cursed myself for being such a bad mother and thought of ending my life various times. I cried and cried and slipped into deep depression, but a loving and a supportive husband can do wonders. I was in this condition for more than a year but my husband's constant support and assurance that I will be back to my normal self soon and this is just a medical condition and our parents support helped us sail through the tough times. I took to meditation and with positive thinking, battled depression and finally was able to enjoy the biggest blessing- MOTHERHOOD after more than a year of my child's birth and yes he got his mother back.
It was a period of darkness but as they say there is a light at the end of the tunnel. So, never give up in life. I have written this blog for the new mothers who might be struggling with Postpartum depression. Some new mothers go through it because of the hormonal imbalance but just to let you know that there is a light at the end of the darkness. Now my child is ten years old and I cherish each and every moment with him. Do share your views and experiences with me and follow me to know how to deal with post partum depression if you are going through it. I will share tips and ways to get out of the gloominess that takes over you during this period and reflect upon my journey towards recovery in my next blog.
Disclaimer: The views, opinions and positions (including content in any form) expressed within this post are those of the author alone. The accuracy, completeness and validity of any statements made within this article are not guaranteed. We accept no liability for any errors, omissions or representations. The responsibility for intellectual property rights of this content rests with the author and any liability with regards to infringement of intellectual property rights remains with him/her. Read more
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A. In this here it is very difficult to cioomment properly until a proper examination or assessment is done to find out the exact cause so it is advisable to consult your doctor so that he could examine and evaluate properly and will guide you accordingly for this .
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A. Since you have not given any clarity about your current situation it is best to check with your general physician to know why you are having so much of pain and what kind of a treatment exercise or medicines would be required to reduce down the pain that you are having
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Q. #asktheexpert I HV lose motions and my back in paining so much but didn't my water broke what should I do and feeling so cold
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A. xc. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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A. Maybe due to some kind of an indigestion issue that’s happening without a physical assessment it’s very difficult to give you better clarity so it would be more practical for you to consult your gynaecologist and she’ll be able to help you properly on that
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Q. #asktheexpert what is painless vaccine
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A. cfc. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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