Talking to children before heading to bed might be more effective in helping them learn language than reading to them. According to an article in the recent Reading Today magazine, citing researchers from UCLA School of Public Health, basic conversation could be up to six times more effective than reading. Even if a baby or toddler cannot form words, primitive responses to a conversation may help develop language skills. What to do with this? Encourage parents to both read and talk with their children often.

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