Videos of caregivers chatting with babies as if they’re adults are going viral and sparking conversation. Instead of relying on traditional “baby talk,” some parents are choosing to speak to their ...

An expert weighs in on why baby talk is beneficial for your little ones — and when it's best to ditch it. When a baby is around, grown-ups will often morph into big babies themselves, making silly ...

New device measures whether you're speaking enough words a day to your baby. April 22, 2008 — -- Parents worry about everything when it comes to babies: Is the infant sleeping enough, eating ...

Any mother who has received a kick, gentle elbow, or wiggle in her tummy with tell you that babies begin communicating even before they are born. Talking with babies is one of the best ways to bond ...

"Baby talk" is one of those human behaviors that may seem a bit silly on the surface but serves an important purpose: It helps infants develop their speech. Researchers have recently discovered that ...

A mom holding her baby, narrating her day like they’re on a reality show confessional—whether they’re touring a new house, getting dropped off at a nanny share, or just reflecting on what’s in the ...

Picture this: it’s a slow Monday evening, you and your partner are on the train (hands entwined, of course), heading back to his place after a wholesome pasta date. He inches closer and whispers in ...

You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk. A study published Monday found that female ...