Dana Suskind

Simple Number, Complex Impact: How Many Words Has A Child Heard?

Audio: Prof. Dana Suskind discusses her research on developing young children’s language skills and the Thirty Million Words Initiative


The most powerful thing we could give poor kids is completely free

Article examines Prof. Dana Suskind's Thirty Million Words Initiative and new book about developing language skills in young children


'Three T's' uses words to feed toddlers' brains

Prof. Dana Suskind discusses her Thirty Million Words Initiative and her new book about developing language skills in young children


The Surgeon Who Became An Activist For Baby Talk

Prof. Dana Suskind discusses her Thirty Million Words Initiative and her new book about developing language skills in young children


Your Baby’s Brain Holds the Key to Solving Society’s Problems

Prof. Dana Suskind discusses her new book and research on how language is critical to young children’s development


Use Your Words: How Small Talk Can Help Build a Child's Brain

Video: Prof. Dana Suskind discusses her Thirty Million Words Initiative and her new book about developing language skills in young children


One way to fix massive word gap low-income kids face

Prof. Dana Suskind's research inspires Rhode Island program to increase children's vocabulary in low-income families


National Journal

Baby talk bonanza

Prof. Dana Suskind is developing strategies to improve childhood intelligence by encouraging parents to talk to infants from birth


Slate