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The need?Most parents want their children to have a strong beginning. Parents read books, watch videos, and talk to other parents just so they can do the best for their children. Until recently, we might have known that language acquisition is important, but how can you know if your child is actually hearing enough words? Researchers found out that the critical period for language acquisition is before kindergarten. The unique solution?One of the secrets to doing anything well, is to track your effort over time.  Starling is a small, cute looking unit, that you can put next to your child's cradle or attach to their stroller - and it will measure the number of words your child hears each day. Starling helps parents know that their child is being exposed to the right number of words. The important thing is that most children do not spend the whole day with their parents. They are sometimes with the grandparents, elder siblings, or other caregivers. Starling let's you know that during these times your child