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The link between language and emotional development

July 12, 2021

Three children are sitting at a table. The two on the left are raising their hands enthusiastically, while the child on the right is focused on writing. Colorful shelves are in the background.

The link between language and emotional development

Duration: 56 minutes
Status: Now available on demand

“When you talk to somebody, you’re saying ‘you’re important, you matter, I notice you, I want to connect with you.’”
— Libby Doggett, PhD

While back-and-forth conversations in early childhood are well-known to support cognitive and language development, new research from Chile offers compelling evidence that these interactions also predict future socioemotional development. Published in Developmental Science (April 2021), the study highlights how conversational turns in infancy are linked to socioemotional skills a year later.

In this recorded webinar, Dr. Esteban Gómez Muzzio, lead author of the study, joins LENA to discuss the research methodology, findings, and their broader implications—especially in the context of supporting children’s well-being following the COVID-19 pandemic.

👉 Read more about the study on our blog.

Panelist:

Two men are shown in separate circular portraits, both smiling. The man on the left has short, dark hair and is wearing a dark blazer. The man on the right has short hair, a beard, and is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt.

Dr. Esteban Gómez Muzzio
Psychologist, researcher, and Executive Director of Fundación América por la Infancia, Dr. Gómez Muzzio is a global expert in parenting, socioemotional development, trauma, and human resilience. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed papers and leads training and policy initiatives across Latin America and beyond.

Duration: 56 minutes
Status: Now available on demand

“When you talk to somebody, you’re saying ‘you’re important, you matter, I notice you, I want to connect with you.’”
— Libby Doggett, PhD

While back-and-forth conversations in early childhood are well-known to support cognitive and language development, new research from Chile offers compelling evidence that these interactions also predict future socioemotional development. Published in Developmental Science (April 2021), the study highlights how conversational turns in infancy are linked to socioemotional skills a year later.

In this recorded webinar, Dr. Esteban Gómez Muzzio, lead author of the study, joins LENA to discuss the research methodology, findings, and their broader implications—especially in the context of supporting children’s well-being following the COVID-19 pandemic.

👉 Read more about the study on our blog.

Panelist:

Two men are shown in separate circular portraits, both smiling. The man on the left has short, dark hair and is wearing a dark blazer. The man on the right has short hair, a beard, and is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt.

Dr. Esteban Gómez Muzzio
Psychologist, researcher, and Executive Director of Fundación América por la Infancia, Dr. Gómez Muzzio is a global expert in parenting, socioemotional development, trauma, and human resilience. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed papers and leads training and policy initiatives across Latin America and beyond.