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    Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain
    Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain
    Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain
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    Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain

    Written by Dana Suskind

    Narrated by Kathleen McInerney

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    The founder and director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Professor Dana Suskind, explains why the most important—and astoundingly simple—thing you can do for your child’s future success in life is to to talk to them.

    What nurtures the brain to optimum intelligence and stability?

    It is a secret hiding in plain sight: the most important thing we can do for our children is to have conversations with them. The way you talk with your growing child literally builds his or her brain. Parent talk can drastically improve school readiness and lifelong learning in everything from math to art. Indeed, parent–child talk is a fundamental, critical factor in building grit, self-control, leadership skills, and generosity. It is crucial to making the most in life of the luck you have with your genes.

    This landmark account of a new scientific perspective describes what works and what doesn't (baby talk is fine; relentless correction isn't). Discover how to create the best "language environments" for children by following the simple structure of the Three Ts: Tune In; Talk More; Take Turns. Dr. Suskind and her colleagues around the country have worked with thousands of families; now their insights and successful, measured approaches are available to all.

    This is the first book to reveal how and why the first step in nurturing successful lives is talking to children in ways that build their brains. Your family—and our nation—need to know.

    *Nominated for the Books for a Better Life Award*
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Audio
    Release dateSep 8, 2015
    ISBN9780698411548

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    • 4/5
      I knew of the Thirty Million Words effort that libraries have been involved with and was eager to learn more. It's one of the best parenting books I've encountered. Evidence-based and clearly explained, the book explains how caregivers can make a difference in the learning development of children. The book is full of easy examples of how to put the principles of Thirty Million Words into action. It empowers parents and educators that they can positively impact a child's lifelong learning, regardless of socioeconomic barriers. Required reading for amyone working with children as well as policymakers who truly want to support education and families.
    • 3/5
      The language gap widens between haves and have-nots, but it can be remedied by having parents tune in, talk more, and take turns.