Toddlers learn many of their early language skills through mimicry, copying what they hear. It should not surprise parents when a toddler calls them by their first name or a familiar nickname. If a husband calls his wife “Babe,” a toddler will think that is her name. How you talk to and around a toddler makes a difference. When parents Brady Stauffer and Addie McCracken were driving with their son, Rustyn, in the car seat, he said, “Hi, Honey.” That is one of the phrases they use when they talk to the toddler. Next, Rustyn said, “Hi, Sweetheart,” and “Hi, Honey.” He was repeating other phrases he had heard often. The interchange between Rustyn and Brady is too precious for words. Both express pure love with their eyes and actions. It is more than adorable. While he might be confused about what his actual name is for a while, he will know he is loved. Rustyn is currently three years old and has a much larger vocabulary now. He celebrated his birthday recently with shark cookies. He also has a new, five-month-old brother, Sawyer. In a few months, he will be the one in the car seat, echoing sweet nicknames. Experts recommend talking to a toddler as if they are mini adults. Use appropriate language, but in complete sentences without the infusion of baby talk. Toddlers learn by copying adults, so they will learn correctly with no need for “retraining.” You can follow this adorable little family on social media. Addie McCracken posts much of the family activity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Brady Stauffer posts more guy stuff, with added interchanges between him and Rustyn. You can find his content on Instagram and TikTok. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “When The Way You Talk To Your Toddler Starts Rubbing Off On Him” appeared first on InspireMore.