Many dog owners instinctively use a “baby voice” when speaking to their pets, and according to veterinarians this style of communication can actually affect a canine’s emotional bond with their human.

Almost as memorable as Aaliyah’s voice on her hit “Are You That Somebody?” is the baby cooing in the background. Though subtle, the soft voice adds a sentimental tone to the classic ’90s R&B hit. But ...

Dear Meghan: I have an almost-8-year-old daughter who can speak perfectly fine with proper grammar for her age, but she loves to talk in a squeaky baby voice with bad grammar (think: me want cookie).