The Real Reason Why It's Rude To Point

Melissa Minney: Baby & Toddler Speech & Language Expert on Instagram: "Stitch with the amazing @emilyscottjames ✨ But here’s what’s really happening 👇 When your baby copies your clapping, they’re not just “joining in” — they’re practicing imitation, one of the biggest building blocks for gestures and early speech. Imitation → Gestures → Sounds → Words That’s the developmental pathway we look for. And here’s the coolest part: Research shows that the number of gestures a child uses around 14 mont