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Emily, MS, CCC-SLP@highlandparkspeech The Ms. Rachel voice isn’t random. Here’s the science 🎈👀 It’s not just a cute voice — it’s 3 things happening together: ✔️ Slow, sing-songy tone (parentese) ✔️ Big facial expressions ✔️ Short phrases (1-3 words) All three work together to catch your toddler’s attention AND support their speech and language development. Save this for playtime today 📌 and follow for more toddler language tips from an SLP 👶 #SpeechTherapy #ToddlerMom #Parentese #MsRachel #LanguageDevelopment SpeechLanguagePathologist ToddlerSpeechDelay ParentingTips EarlyIntervention ToddlerTalk MomsOfTikTok ReadingWithToddlers SLPsOfInstagram ToddlerLife LanguageMilestones
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@corrine_byrd_livejournal You look more like Megan Trainor , Ms. Rachel Trainor
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@catherinemartindenverrealtor ❤️👏😊
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@littleacts.bighearts This finally explains why the sing-songy voice works so well on my little one — it's not just the words, it's the slow pace, the big expressions, and the tiny phrases all working together. Love learning the actual science behind this!
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@lindzfromthesuburbs Its extremely annoying and fake. Something went wrong in that study
@barbie95rebel I did this with an upset baby today in my office and she immediately spotted crying and smiled at me... her dad was like omg your a baby whisper 😍 💯works
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@lifetunesmusictherapy Love this break down of why it works- as a music therapist I’m totally on the same page. Thanks for such a great explanation! 😍
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@emilysciannaaa I’m also emily and a pediatric SLP
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@turnautismaround Love this 🙌
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@real_laju_omowaye Love it
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@savvyclinician I love how simple this breakdown is. Those small changes can make interaction so much more engaging.
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@tidywithtea Yes ! It’s like a news reporter voice ! Why do they sound like that? Well it’s on purpose..To catch the attention of adults …same goes for babies and toddlers when learning !
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@alinaahansen Yep! It’s intentional! Some parents get really annoyed 😂
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@chezz77 Makes sense
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