Do You Love Using Baby Talk Or Does It Drive You Crazy?

Do you and your partner use baby talk when communicating at home? Are you raising your newborns using baby talk? How about with your pets? With those questions in mind, the folks at Preply.com offer up some interesting insights into how Americans use baby talk. In addition, they are also sure it drives a lot of people crazy!

Surprisingly, there are studies which show that using baby talk with very young children is a positive method of communication. I certainly thought it would be detrimental to a child’s development. However, according to an article by Sandee LaMotte on CNN.com, parents who slow down their speech, use “exaggerated intonation,” and a higher-pitched voice, “can boost infant brain and speech development.” Of course, they’re not referring to made-up words and sounds like “goo-goo ga-ga.” But using these methods with real words and phrases assists in a child’s development.

With that in mind, survey results from Preply.com reveal America’s favorite baby talk words. “Cuddles,” “Night-night,” and “Dolly” are the most popular. However, the most often used words are “Night-night,” “Tummy,” and “Binky.”

But even more surprising to learn is that we’re not only using these words with young children. In fact, per the Preply.com study, more people use "parentese" when communicating with their pets. The most popular words Americans use with their “fur babies” are “Whittle,” “Potty,” and “Boo-boo.”

Not to mention the fact that close to 20% of those surveyed use baby talk with their romantic partners. What are the favorite words for the love of your life? “Boo-boo,” “Tummy” and “Wuv.” If that makes you gag a little, you’re not alone.

So, are Americans critical of those who use "parentese" when speaking to kids, pets, or adults? Undoubtedly, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” The study by Preply.com reveals that more than 7 out of 10 certainly do not like adults who use baby talk with other adults. In like fashion, 69% find it annoying when parents speak to their children this way. However, only 47% of those surveyed get annoyed when people speak to their pets using this type of speech.

There is a great deal more information in this study if you’d like to check it out. If so, click here. Now, here’s more content you may enjoy!

Kids are headed back to school and here are a few mistakes parents make getting kids ready for school! Nothing serious, but everyone's routine changes at this time and The Mike & Carla Morning Show thought we should pass these along.

According to a recent article published by SWNS Digital, these are simple mistakes made by parents as they get their kids ready for that first day. Especially if the family has more than one kid heading out the door. For example, getting the backpacks mixed up. As we said, these are not huge mistakes, but they happen. Getting backpacks mixed up and the kids heading out the door with the wrong one is very possible.

There's a lot going on in the morning, getting out of bed, getting dressed, eating breakfast...mistakes are bound to happen. Another common mistake that happens is forgetting to pack the needed school materials needed for that day. Hey, you know mom and dad have a lot going on as well!

In fact, when it comes to a little "me" time, parents only get on average about one hour and sixteen minutes. Teachers, on the other hand, a few minutes less, but it's always at the end of the day. According to the article, the average parent will be waking up at about 6:10am. Just enough time to make breakfast, lunches and then get themselves ready for work!

All in all, it's quite the routine changer when school starts. And if you have to drive your kids to school, that's a whole different topic! Getting used to that routine, especially if the kids are starting at a new school...drink a lot of coffee!

But what are the Top 5 mistakes parents will make come the start of school? We're sure there are a few moms and dads that have their own list, but officially, scroll down to see what the Top 5 really are...and enjoy!

Okay, so at least they have a lunch, but #5 on the list of mistakes is packing the wrong lunch. It's very disappointing when all you do is look forward to lunch time, open your lunch pale and it's WRONG!!!! C'mon mom and dad...pay attention! LOL!

Hey, school is going to be hard enough without dressing like a nerd! Listed at #4 as a mistake parents will make is laying out that mismatching outfit for school. It's early in the morning, but be sensible right? Good Luck!

They do say that breakfast is thee most important meal of the day. However, with that said, it's #3 on the list when parents forget to make breakfast for the kids before school!

It's gonna happen. The alarm isn't set, you didn't get enough sleep or you just don't want to get up. On the list of mistakes, at #2 is over sleeping! This will put you behind for the whole day...so make sure to set the alarm!

Well, if you have one or more kids, it's bound to happen. You'll forget at least one of them. It's #1 on the list of mistakes parents will make getting their kids ready for school. Well, you still have the weekend to get it together, so come Monday, good luck!

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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