Serve-and-return interactions, or conversational turns, are one of the most predictive metrics of a baby's long-term well-being. Even a newborn baby benefits from early talk! 👶💡Learn more at hubs.la/Q02yWph_0.

In 2022, we spoke with a mother who joined LENA Start at her local library and discovered the power of early talk. Thank you to our partners at Pheonix Public Library for supporting early literacy and child development in this community! 📖💡 hubs.la/Q02yWnwC0

1 in 4 children comes to kindergarten without the skills they need to succeed. Research shows that focusing on talking to children more when they're babies increases their school readiness. 🏫🍎💡 Learn more at hubs.la/Q02yWpj50.

How do you engage families in a diverse community while being inclusive and sensitive? Read about how our partner, Denver Public Library, faced this challenge to create culturally responsive community programs.💡 hubs.la/Q02yWmSF0

It's true! LENA research has found that the number of conversational turns children experience between 18 and 24 months of age correlate to their IQ 10 years later! 🧠 Learn more at hubs.ly/Q02yWmSH0.

Wishing you a happy Fourth of July full of conversational turns! 🎆 🇺🇸

Did you know that babies’ brains are developing more than 1 million new neural connections every second? You can encourage early brain development through talk using these 6 simple strategies! 🧠💬 bit.ly/4cnYlxq

💬 Register today and spread the word!: bit.ly/3WfSHrf. Promoting healthy social behaviors is such a big issue in early childhood education, and challenging behavior is more than just an issue to be resolved.

Did you know we have a Family Engagement Toolkit designed for community programs like LENA Grow? Download and get more tips for family engagement here! 💡 bit.ly/4cAKraB

#TalkingTip #2: During snack time, comment on what your baby looks at and does. If they reach for blueberries, you could say, 'That looks like a yummy blueberry! Does this one taste sweet or sour?' 🫐 Download the 14 Talking Tips: bit.ly/3W031nl.

📚 ✨ Exciting News! ✨ 📚 I'm thrilled to announce the prerelease of my inaugural book: "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education." Preorder your copy now @ isabellehau.com on Public Affairs. (25% discount until July 17).

How do you "talk" to a baby when they can only coo, grunt, or babble in response? Read this article for tips on building your baby's brain with conversational turns, and using our talking tips to engage your child in talk. 💬💡 bit.ly/3XH7Cfs

Challenging behavior is a big issue in early childhood education. We need to focus on supporting the well-being of educators so they can focus on the well-being of children. It all comes down to creating an environment ripe for teacher-child interactions. bit.ly/3zNjsup

The amount of conversation children experience during the first few years of life varies widely. This 'early talk gap' leads directly to the 'achievement gap' later in school. There's a simple solution: More early talk! 💬✨ Learn more at bit.ly/4ccNje6

We’re thrilled to share that we are one of 50 winning teams of the 2023-24 #ToolsCompetition! Winners were awarded $8+ million and will reach over 24 million learners worldwide to transform education for learners of all ages. Learn more Tools Competition bit.ly/3yl5GyH

The learning environment shapes a child’s entire learning journey. These spaces help with academics, social-emotional development, and building relationships. Read more about organizing #ECE classrooms to increase conversations here: bit.ly/3VZvf1q

1 in 4 children comes to kindergarten without the skills they need to succeed. Research shows that focusing on talking to children more when they're babies increases their school readiness. 💬 Learn more at hubs.la/Q02DsxpJ0.

🤝 Big news! LENA & Save the Children US partner to transform early learning in rural America. Using tech & data, we're closing gaps for kids 0-3. Every child deserves a strong start! #EarlyEducation #RuralAmerica

Is your organization attending our upcoming webinar on kindergarten readiness? Join leading experts as we discuss innovative approaches to ensuring that every child starts school ready to learn. Register here >>> hubs.la/Q02QzL2f0

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