Meet Linda
Hi, I’m Linda Franklin-Biggs—an early childhood development expert, internationally acclaimed speaker, and contributing author to the bestselling Parenting Owner’s Manual and Voices of Influence. I’ve been featured on Roku TV’s Proactive Parent Show alongside leading neurologist Dr. Lankerani and have spoken on platforms worldwide, including The Vera Thomas Show, The Mama Genius Summit with Michelle DeKeyser, the Family Matters Mega Summit, the Warrior Podcast (UK), and the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit.
How BabyWisdom Was Born
BabyWisdom grew out of two lifelong passions—children and music. I combined both into a 29-year career as an elementary music teacher. Although I retired from public education in 2023, my commitment to nurturing young minds has only deepened.
Today, I continue to advocate for early learning and maximizing a baby’s potential before synapse pruning naturally begins around 24 months. The first two years of life are a once-in-a-lifetime window for building the neural foundation that supports all future learning.
A Lifelong Connection to Babies
My fascination with babies began early. At just 11 years old, I spent an entire summer caring for my neighbor’s newborn from morning to evening. Growing up in a large family with a nurse for a mother, I learned firsthand to read babies’ cues and understand their needs.
By the time I became a mother at 27, I already had decades of baby experience. My husband once asked, “Why does it look like you already know what you’re doing?” That instinct only grew stronger over time. When my children began having babies of their own, I earned the nickname “The Baby Whisperer” for my ability to calm, connect with, and communicate with infants.
The Spark That Changed Everything
The turning point came during my master’s program, when I took a Vocal Pedagogy course that transformed how I understood both teaching and learning. It opened my eyes to how babies develop the speaking voice—and how early communication shapes the brain.
In 2013, I began applying these techniques with my granddaughter. By 10 months, she was starting to say the alphabet. At 12 months, she was engaging in conversation. By 24 months, her pediatrician labeled her “Talented and Gifted.”
She wasn’t a savant—she was simply a child who benefited from intentional interaction, informed early education, and consistent communication from birth.
The Heart of BabyWisdom
That experience became the foundation of BabyWisdom: helping parents and caregivers proactively build strong neural connections while developing early language and communication—the bedrock of lifelong learning.
I now share this message through live local events and international virtual programs, guiding families around the world on how to start right from birth. At birth, a baby has more brain cells than they will ever use. By 24 months, the brain begins eliminating unused connections through synapse pruning. It truly is use it or lose it—and the earlier you begin, the stronger the foundation you build.
Ready to Begin?
Not sure where to start? I offer personalized Zoom coaching sessions to guide you step by step.
Let’s work together to give your baby the strongest possible start.
