New Program To Help Parents Monitor How Much They Talk To Infants, Young Children
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New Program To Help Parents Monitor How Much They Talk To Infants, Young Children

March 5, 2026
KIWA Radio, Sheldon, IA

LENA Start classes will launch virtually in Sioux County, Iowa in January 2021. The program is free for parents and provides data-based coaching on how to increase brain-building interaction with children. In this article, hear excerpts from Lori Korthals, a local expert who is running the program through the Sioux County Extension office.