Play is one of the best things children can do with their time. In fact, pretend play has a role in language learning, as babies develop 'theory of mind' where they learn they have opinions, thoughts, feelings and knowledge separate and distinct to their parents. In this episode, we explore what makes babies tick and how understanding your baby's brain can help you get through the next toddler tantrum. 




Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentator

Producer: Caitlin Gibson




With expert advice from:

Dr Karen Mattock

Dr Pratyusha Senagavarapu

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play is one of the best things children can do with their time. In fact, pretend play has a role in language learning, as babies develop 'theory of mind' where they learn they have opinions, thoughts, feelings and knowledge separate and distinct to their parents. In this episode, we explore what makes babies tick and how understanding your baby's brain can help you get through the next toddler tantrum. Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentatorProducer: Caitlin Gibson With expert advice from:Dr Karen MattockDr Pratyusha SenagavarapuSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills?

Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Season 2 of BabyLab where she speaks with parents and experts about everything communication and babies, or go back and check out Season 1 with Jamila Rizvi! Babylab is produced in collaboration with Western Sydney University and the MARCS Babylab team.

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills?
Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Season 2 of BabyLab where she speaks with parents and experts about everything communication and babies, or go back and check out Season 1 with Jamila Rizvi! Babylab is produced in collaboration with Western Sydney University and the MARCS Babylab team.

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