COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese'

Looking to raise a confident little talker but not sure where to start? You don't have to overthink it. According to science, your baby's brain is primed to join in on conversation from the moment they're born. And there's plenty you can do to help boost that language development on a daily basis. Avoid the "goo goo ga ga" baby talk, for one – use real words to avoid confusion. And pause to wait for a response when you talk to them, even if it's a coo. …