Cassandra Szklarski

Journalist

Journalist for The Globe and Mail covering health and parenting topics with a focus on academic research insights

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Family Why Babies Say 'Mama' or 'Dada' Instead of 'Say'

Discover why babies say 'mama' or 'dada' when prompted instead of imitating 'say'. Learn about phonetic simplicity, cognitive development, and first word patterns.

#baby-development
#first-words
#infant-development
#language-acquisition
#parenting
#speech-language

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03/08/2026, 08:41 AM