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Learning begins long before kindergarten. How early? Evidence suggests that babies begin learning language in utero, with newborns already able to distinguish their mothers’ native languages at birth.

Dan Wuori

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Dr. Yvonne (Jeannine) Hilton3 years ago

Absolutely! Our daughter would leap in womb anytime she heard music. Her dad played bass for praise and worship team. I would sit in back during practice & she would move when music began. First time - I was listening to KSBJ in Houston Something Better Jesus - she began to leap

Heather Wilson3 years ago

From conception until age 6 we learn more than at any other point in our lives. Brain development in those first 6 years is remarkable

Des3 years ago

Oh wow!!!

Coach Russo3 years ago

Truly amazing🙏

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So cool!

Rosario3 years ago

Unfortunately, the speaker is saying ‘Tagalog’ incorrectly. Therefore, not certain the accuracy of what the baby is hearing if this is already wrong??

David Willis, MD3 years ago

And it all about the early relational health. Nurturing relationships

Craig Jones3 years ago

Interesting

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