Parents profoundly influence their childs language development, including their ability to listen, understand, and communicate. From birth to three years is the crucial window of opportunity during which a childs learning potential is at its fullest and most formative. Now with this amazing book, parents can use the revolutionary BabyTalk program to maximize their babys language skills and provide a solid foundation for later learningin just thirty minutes a day!A simple and fun one-on-one program created by a renowned speech and language therapist, BabyTalk is based on extensive clinical experience and is firmly rooted in natural parent-child interaction. Whats more, it fits into the normal pattern of your childs play! Youll discover how to best talk to your childand what to talk aboutat each stage of development, including how to CREATE an environment in your home that most benefits your babys development NURTURE your child to become a confident communicator STRENGTHEN his or her ability to concentrate and retain information STIMULATE your child with specific toys and books at each stage RECOGNIZE problems that may hinder language development PRESENT games, play ideas, and words to stimulate the imaginationUse BabyTalk to give your baby a lifelong advantage for learning!From the Trade Paperback edition.