WorldPingQ&A: Dynamic side of language development in toddlers
WorldPingWhat happened
Overhearable speech (speech that may occur when caregivers are talking to each other in a child's presence) constitutes more than half of children's language exposure, but its role in language development remains underexplored.
Key facts
- Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:10 UTC.
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Sources
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