Hearing & Sound
Language development depends on hearing. The critical window is birth to 3 years.
Meet Your Amazing Ears
Welcome to your child's incredible sound detectives - their amazing ears! These sophisticated organs are like the world's most advanced sound systems, capable of detecting everything from the softest whisper to the loudest thunder. But ears don't just hear - they also help your child balance and know which way is up!
Wonder Fact!
Your child's ears can detect sounds from 20Hz to 20,000Hz - that's like having super-hearing that can pick up sounds lower than a whale's song and higher than a bat's squeak!
Your baby's ears are already amazing at birth - they can recognize your voice from when they were in the womb!
Your child's ears are great at hearing all the sounds around them and learning new words every day!
Your child's ears can now distinguish between very similar sounds, helping them with reading and music!
Your teenager's ears are fully developed and can appreciate complex music and subtle sound differences!
Related Habit
Sufficient Sleep
The Brain's Nightly Recharge
Start the Power-Down Hour: no screens 60 minutes before bed.