Cesarean sections linked to health risks

Think of a baby's birth being an analogy to a butterfly breaking out of a coccoon. Doctors are quick to rush the labor process, too often calling for C-sections for the short-term benefits.

Increasing evidence is telling us that the health of the baby and the mother may bear risks with c-sections.
Learn about one more new health risk that doctors are associating with babies born from cesarean sections:

Babies' Vocabulary and IQ influenced by talk

As a parent, you want your baby to have positive influences. You prevent illness, keep them safe from injury, and practice healthy lifestyle habits yourself. So, what can you do to influence your baby or toddler's vocabulary and developing intelligence?

Studies have described the link between talking to your baby and their vocabulary.
> But just how much should a parent talk to their baby or toddler? How often?
> What kind of talk?
> How does a parent know if they're talking enough?
> How can you improve, as a parent who wants to influence their child with talk?

Watch this video about recent studies, a new gadget that tracks talk, and helpful hints for parents:


I especially find it interesting that the LENA can distinguish TV babble from a parent's voice. And narration is a good way to include more words. Hope you enjoyed this video, for your child's intellectual health!