Thirty Million Words

Building a Child's Brain

by: Dana Suskind

in: Educational Parenting

Summary:

The book emphasizes the critical importance of early language exposure for a child's brain development, advocating for parents to engage in frequent, high-quality verbal interactions with their children. It introduces the "Three Ts" - Tune In, Talk More, and Take Turns - as a framework to maximize a child's intellectual and emotional growth through enriched communication.

Key points: