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Babylab

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills? Joi... Read more

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To milestone or not to milestone?

To milestone or not to milestone?

In this episode, Emma explores the intriguing and varied world of infant milestones. She connects with experts from the ... Read more

8 Aug 2023

29mins

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Gender, toys and uniting pink and blue!

Gender, toys and uniting pink and blue!

In this episode experts from the MARCS BabyLab at Western Sydney University unpack their research into babies and whethe... Read more

1 Aug 2023

23mins

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The power of music for babies

The power of music for babies

Music has been shown to be much more than a way to pass time and can have powerful effects on the brain. In this episode... Read more

25 Jul 2023

28mins

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Supercharge your baby’s social skills

Supercharge your baby’s social skills

Did you know that babies have a social life? In this episode Emma dives headfirst into what kinds of socialisation are i... Read more

18 Jul 2023

29mins

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Why babies are smarter than you think!

Why babies are smarter than you think!

To kick off the brand-new season of the BabyLab podcast, hosted by children’s entertainer and science lover Emma Watkins... Read more

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Season 2 - Trailer

Season 2 - Trailer

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come f... Read more

27 Jun 2023

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Your Questions Answered

Your Questions Answered

This season, we've looked at how babies understand language, bilingualism, the importance of play and how parents play a... Read more

28 Apr 2019

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The Importance Of Play

The Importance Of Play

Play is one of the best things children can do with their time. In fact, pretend play has a role in language learning, a... Read more

7 Apr 2019

17mins

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The Parent Factor

The Parent Factor

It's not all about babies! Parents play an important role in infant's speech development. How does a parent's emotional ... Read more

31 Mar 2019

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Learning To Read

Learning To Read

Once young children learn to communicate through speech, they then have to tackle the challenges of learning to read. Wh... Read more

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