Meet Linda

Hi! I'm Linda Franklin-Biggs, an early childhood development expert, internationally acclaimed speaker, and contributing author to the bestselling Parenting Owners Manual. Recently featured on Roku TV's Proactive Parent Show with leading neurologist Dr. Lankerani, I've spoken on prominent 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.

Let's start with how Baby Wisdom came to life. I combined two great loves—children and music—into a 29-year career as an elementary music teacher. I retired from the public school system in 2023, but my dedication to nurturing young minds is stronger than ever.

Today, I continue to advocate for the importance of early learning and maximizing the potential of newborns — before the natural process of synapse pruning takes place at the age of 24 months. I believe the first two years of life are critical for building a strong foundation for all future learning.

My fascination with babies began early. At just 11 years old, I helped care for my neighbor’s newborn from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday one summer. Growing up in a large family with a nurse for a mother, I learned the rhythms and needs of babies firsthand.

By the time I had my first child at age 27, I already had over two decades of baby experience. My husband even asked, “Why does it look like you know what you’re doing?” That instinct only grew stronger over the years, and when my children grew up and began having babies of their own, I earned the nickname “Baby Whisperer” for my uncanny ability to calm and connect with little ones.

The spark that ignited BabyWisdom came during my Master’s program. I took a Vocal Pedagogy course that changed how I taught—and opened my eyes to how babies learn to speak and ultimately how they learn. In 2013, I began an experiment with my granddaughter. By 10 months old, she was starting to say the alphabet. At 12 months, she was speaking in full conversation, and by 24 months, her pediatrician labeled her “Talented and Gifted.”

She’s not a savant—she’s simply a child who benefited from intentional, informed early education, consistent communication, and an innovative approach to learning from birth.

That’s the heart of BabyWisdom: helping parents and caregivers proactively foster strong neural connections and develop language and early communication skills—the very foundation for all future learning.

I now share this message through local live and international virtual events—offering both in-person and online—guiding families around the world on how to start right from birth. At birth, a human has more brain cells than they will ever use in their lifetime. By 24 months, the brain begins eliminating weak and unused synapses through a natural process called synapse pruning—“use it or lose it” applies—so the earlier you begin, the stronger the foundation you build.

Not sure how to start? I offer personalized Zoom coaching sessions to walk you through each step.

Let’s work together to give your baby the best possible start.