March/April 2026 Hawaii Parent 119 Communication Across the Lifespan From a baby’s first coo to a young adult’s first job interview, communication is the foundation of connecting, learning, and growing. Early speech, language, and hearing development lay the groundwork for school readiness, social confidence, and lifelong success. Supporting Parents Through Knowledge and Resources Early speech, language, and hearing development lay the groundwork for school readiness, social confidence, and lifelong success. During the first years of life, the brain is rapidly developing, making early experiences with language and sound especially important. When children are supported during these critical periods, they are better
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==