Communicating and interacting with others encourages not only speech development in small children, but also social and cognitive development. "Language nutrition" describes exposure to large amounts of high-quality language that is rich in social interactions. Research shows positive early language environments contribute to a child’s overall health, as well as their future academic success and literacy.

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