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Motherese is a special kind of speech that caretakers use when talking to children. Although adult-to-adult speech is plagued by fragmentary sentences and convoluted phrases, motherese is clear, simple, and gramatically correct.

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William Crain

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Reclaiming Childhood

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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