Your toddler is learning 8 new words a day. Here’s the best way to make use of that language

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Children’s frequency of conversation with adults predicts language skills and IQ a decade later, according to a new study from LENA researchers. The LENA study is one of several published this year illuminating the relationship between conversational turns and child development. The implications for parents are clear: Don’t just talk to your child, but talk with your child, no matter the child’s age.