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Author: Dana Suskind

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780525954873

Language: English

Publish Date: 08/09/2015

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Why is there such a significant achievement gap among children?
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Chapter 3What effect does parent talk have on a child’s brain?
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Chapter 4 “The Three Ts”
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Thirty Million Words

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Thirty Million Words" by Dana Suskind is essential for anyone interested in the critical role of early language exposure in childhood development. Suskind emphasizes the profound impact that the quantity and quality of words spoken to children have on their cognitive and emotional growth. By distilling this pivotal research into an accessible format, the summary provides actionable insights for parents, educators, and caregivers, empowering them to enrich children’s linguistic environments and ultimately improve their long-term outcomes in learning and life.

Author : Dana Suskind

Dr. Dana Suskind is a professor of gynecology and pediatrics at the University of Chicago, and the director of the pediatric cochlear implant program. She is the founder and director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative at the University of Chicago Medical School. She received the University of Chicago Medical Faculty Award for being a “Distinguished Leader in Program Innovation,” and is one of the sponsors of the White House initiative to create a pathway to ending the achievement gap. Beth Suskind and Leslie Lewinter-Suskind are also co-authors of this book.

Key Insights from Thirty Million Words

  • The concept of 'Thirty Million Words' emphasizes the critical importance of early language exposure in a child's development, suggesting that the number of words a child hears in their early years greatly influences their cognitive growth and future success. By actively engaging children with rich vocabulary and conversations, parents and caregivers can enhance their language skills and cognitive abilities.
  • Suskind highlights the disparity in language exposure among children from different socio-economic backgrounds, which can lead to unequal educational opportunities and outcomes. The book advocates for initiatives that help parents and caregivers in lower-income communities to increase the volume and quality of verbal interactions with their children.
  • Through practical strategies and tips, Suskind empowers parents to become 'language-rich' environments for their children, encouraging them to speak more, listen actively, and nurture a love for language. This linguistic engagement not only boosts vocabulary but also strengthens emotional bonds and social skills.
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