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Thirty Million Words

12 min read 14 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A pediatric surgeon reveals how the number and quality of words parents speak to their children in the first three years shapes their brains, closing the achievement gap through simple conversation.

You’ll learn

  • Tune in to your child's focus
  • Talk more with rich language
  • Take turns in conversation
  • Praise effort, not intelligence