Talking more to toddlers: can 30 million words close the achievement gap?

NCT ID NCT02216032

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests a home visiting program for low-income families with toddlers aged 13-16 months. The program teaches parents how talking, interacting, and responding more can help their child's language and brain development. Researchers will follow 206 families for years to see if the program improves language skills and school readiness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Thirty Million Words® Initiative at the University of Chicago Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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