Over the course of this season, we’ve received an influx of questions about the topics and stories we’ve covered. So to wrap up what’s been another enlightening season, Emma is joined once again by BabyLab’s resident expert Sue Hespos, to answe

Breastfeeding, sleep, mood and how they're connected!

Aug 23rd, 2023 31m 49s

We asked new parents what some of the top challenges they face are when starting out on their parental journey. And on today's episode, Emma will tackle some of the most popular responses. Breastfeeding, sleep and mood. As always, Emma is join

What’s the deal with screens?

Aug 16th, 2023 30m 29s

Emma teams up once again with the experts at BabyLab to tackle one of the most common challenges that parents face when raising a child. How should we use (or not use) screens in the home? She chats with two parents who have very different appr

To milestone or not to milestone?

Aug 8th, 2023 29m 11s

In this episode, Emma explores the intriguing and varied world of infant milestones. She connects with experts from the MARCS BabyLab, who share valuable insights on the most significant milestones and offer guidance on where to seek assistance

Gender, toys and uniting pink and blue!

Aug 1st, 2023 23m 18s

In this episode experts from the MARCS BabyLab at Western Sydney University unpack their research into babies and whether they prefer gender specific aspects of toys and clothes.Emma also speaks with parents who are breaking those gender norms

The power of music for babies

Jul 25th, 2023 28m 57s

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 Emma chats with Dr. Sandra Garrido from the MARCS BabyLab, exploring the profound impact of music on the developing brain a

Supercharge your baby’s social skills

Jul 18th, 2023 29m 4s

Did you know that babies have a social life? In this episode Emma dives headfirst into what kinds of socialisation are important in those early years and hears how parents are supercharging their littles one's social life. Plus, she chats with

Why babies are smarter than you think!

Jul 11th, 2023 28m 32s

To kick off the brand-new season of the BabyLab podcast, hosted by children’s entertainer and science lover Emma Watkins, we’re exploring why babies are probably smarter than you give them credit for!Join Emma as she chats with experts from th

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Season 2 - Trailer

Jun 27th, 2023 2m 37s

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?Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Se

Your Questions Answered

Apr 28th, 2019 19m 52s

This season, we've looked at how babies understand language, bilingualism, the importance of play and how parents play a vital role in their children's language development. And we've received a lot of questions along the way from our listeners

The Importance Of Play

Apr 7th, 2019 17m 10s

Play is one of the best things children can do with their time. In fact, pretend play has a role in language learning, as babies develop 'theory of mind' where they learn they have opinions, thoughts, feelings and knowledge separate and distinc

The Parent Factor

Mar 31st, 2019 18m 41s

It's not all about babies! Parents play an important role in infant's speech development. How does a parent's emotional wellbeing, stress levels and availability affect a baby's ability to learn to communicate and develop? Should we be taking m

Learning To Read

Mar 24th, 2019 20m

Once young children learn to communicate through speech, they then have to tackle the challenges of learning to read. What is the right age to start teaching your child to read? And why is it that some kids struggle? Is there a way we can diagn

The Benefits Of Bilingualism

Mar 17th, 2019 20m 51s

There are plenty of benefits of raising a child who learns more than one language at a time. In fact, bilingualism has an incredible effect on the brain. Bilingualism might just give your baby their best shot at being a musical child genius - a

Raising A Bilingual Baby

Mar 10th, 2019 20m 58s

When you speak two languages at home, it makes sense to teach your baby both languages. But many parents worry that raising their baby to be bilingual will actually confuse them. Will learning two languages cause language delays? Now we bust th

The Origins Of Language

Mar 3rd, 2019 21m 23s

Anticipating baby's first words is exciting business. But understanding where those first words come from might just be the clue we need to unlock the evolution of human language itself. Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political comme

The Secrets Behind Baby Talk

Feb 27th, 2019 24m 29s

How do babies learn to talk? And why do parents naturally fall into baby talk when they're communicating with their little ones? We dig deep into the science of how babies develop language and why silly baby talk isn't silly at all.Host: Jamila

Season 1 - Trailer

Nov 26th, 2018 33s

Babylab is a new podcast that digs through the science to answer questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Do bilingual babies think differently? What age should you start teaching you

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