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Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain

Written by:
Dana Suskind
Narrated by:
Kathleen McInerney

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
4
Narrator
3
Release Date
September 8, 2015
Duration
8 hours 5 minutes
Summary
The founder and director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Professor Dana Suskind, explains why the most important—and astoundingly simple—thing you can do for your child’s future success in life is to to talk to them.

What nurtures the brain to optimum intelligence and stability?

It is a secret hiding in plain sight: the most important thing we can do for our children is to have conversations with them. The way you talk with your growing child literally builds his or her brain. Parent talk can drastically improve school readiness and lifelong learning in everything from math to art. Indeed, parent–child talk is a fundamental, critical factor in building grit, self-control, leadership skills, and generosity. It is crucial to making the most in life of the luck you have with your genes.

This landmark account of a new scientific perspective describes what works and what doesn't (baby talk is fine; relentless correction isn't). Discover how to create the best 'language environments' for children by following the simple structure of the Three Ts: Tune In; Talk More; Take Turns. Dr. Suskind and her colleagues around the country have worked with thousands of families; now their insights and successful, measured approaches are available to all.

This is the first book to reveal how and why the first step in nurturing successful lives is talking to children in ways that build their brains. Your family—and our nation—need to know.

*Nominated for the Books for a Better Life Award*
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Yolanda Morales

This is is an awesome book. I love it.!! I' m telling everyone I meet who has children or will have them in the future to read or listen to this book. This book should be required!

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Therese Kestner

Excellent book that parents of young children and teachers should read.

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