What is wrong with twin language?

Gina Osher, Parenting Coach & Blogger, explains why a secret twin language or "twin talk" can be a negative sign in twins and what it can be masking or lead to later in life
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What is wrong with twin language?

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I have a friend who has twins the same age as mine. When they were little, they had developed this, sort of, secret language which so many people refer to as "twin talk." One would say, "ba ba ba ba," and the other would say, "boo boo boop," and they totally understood each other. It was really cute. What happened was found out that her kids actually had a speech delay. What I think people don't understand is that, because there is sort of this mystic around twins and they have a secret language that only they understand, that parents don't step in and realize, maybe the children aren't having enough adult interaction. People tend to just let twins play together. They always want to be together. The more you talk to your twins in adult language, the more they will learn language and not just baby talk or twin talk.

Gina Osher, Parenting Coach & Blogger, explains why a secret twin language or "twin talk" can be a negative sign in twins and what it can be masking or lead to later in life

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Gina Osher

Twin Mom & Blogger

Gina Osher, the daughter of world-wandering hippies, is a former holistic healer turned parenting coach and mother of boy/girl twins. She is also the author of the blog, The Twin Coach in which she offers advice, bares her soul, works though her imperfect parenting moments and continues on her journey to be a more joyful parent. Gina is dedicated to helping others find both a deeper understanding of themselves and a stronger connection to the children they love.

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