Daddy Day

Happy Father’s Day!⛰
“Dada” is one of the first words a child will speak. In fact, some form of the word “dad” is the MOST common first word (52% of babies in a recent survey by @popsugar). .
⭐️Here’s why: It’s repetitive and contains an easy-to-form consonant sound, making it a strong contender for a first word.⭐️
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📚Research suggests we should keep using these sweet and endearing terms like “daddy” when talking to our kids.
Studies show modeling and teaching babies diminutives like ‘daddy’ and ‘doggie’ HELP them learn more language! 💬(Kemps, Brooks & Gillis, 2007)💬
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The structure and way these words are produced helps these little language learners better separate these words from the other words around it in a sentence.
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Pretty amazing and something so many people do naturally! You’re more in tune with your kid’s needs than you thought!

Happy Daddy Day!