This chapter explores how babies between three to nine months start to interact with toys, the changes in adult speech patterns, and the development of communication skills through word repetition and playful songs. It also highlights the slight differences in communication style between mothers and fathers.
A founding member of the band Gang of Youths. A single mum from Adelaide. A dad of two in Brisbane. What do all these people have in common?
They all have young kids, and they all sing to them constantly!
This week we ask: why do babies turn us into non-stop singing machines? Where does this instinct come from and what purpose does it serve?
This episode was first broadcast in August 2023.