Dawn of the dad
What fathers say has a surprising effect on children
Mothers tend to coo to their babies. They make words baby-friendly -- blankie, uppie, birdie. They talk more to their young children than fathers do. Mothers talk about how the baby is doing, whether he's hungry or hot, cranky or content. (Full article: 845 words)
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