Research shows that toddlers who know a lot of words often have more success in school later on – so having a large vocabulary at a young age is very important! In this article, we review the typical milestones for infants who are learning new words, and explore some proven strategies to help you boost your child’s vocabulary – whether or not she has a language delay.
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We hear a lot about the importance of nutrition, and while healthy eating is always essential for growing children, there’s another type of nutrition that we haven’t heard enough about – language nutrition, or the interactions that help kids develop. Experts recently explored over 100 studies and narrowed down the key parts of language nutrition. Read more about their insights and discover how you can give your child the language nutrition he needs to grow.
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Baby talk might sound like gibberish to most people, but it’s actually an essential part of a child’s development. The way your child babbles, and the way you respond, is key to understanding how he’ll communicate in the future. Learn more about babbling, why it matters, how you can use it to help your child learn language, and what to do if he starts babbling late.
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Developing theory of mind (the ability to understand that different people can have different thoughts and beliefs) is an important part of any child’s development. Without theory of mind, children can have trouble taking turns, making friends, having conversations or understanding the perspectives of others. Discover how you can help your child develop theory of mind and “tune in” to the people in his life.
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Have you ever noticed that some toys make it harder to start an interaction with your child than others? You’re not alone. New research shows that the type of toy you and your child play with can actually change your interactions. Find out what toys you can use to encourage conversation and why book reading is still the most effective way to introduce language to your child.
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Which do you prefer, reading on a screen or on paper? Do you think there’s a difference in how much you retain between the two mediums? In light of the increasing use of screen-reading (tablets, e-readers, phones etc…), it’s crucial to understand how screen reading impacts readers. In this article, we look at what research has to say on how technology may be shaping children’s reading habits and what this means for emergent readers…
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We’ve heard a lot about early intervention when it comes to children with on the autism spectrum. But why is it so important to start helping these children as early as possible? Discover the research behind early intervention and find out why children should start learning language as early as possible.
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Parents often wonder how they can help their child learn English as a second language, but they often already have all the tools they need – the types of parent-child interactions that help children learn their first language can help them learn their second language as well. Here are some tips on promoting second language learning, based on the latest research.
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First words are always exciting, but a child’s first combination of two different words is just as important. In fact, research shows that children who are late to combine words are more at risk for future problems with language than children who were late with their first words. Discover when your child should start putting words together, what to do if you suspect a delay, and how you can help him start making combinations.
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Children learn language and literacy skills best during powerful, high-quality conversations with the important adults in their lives. Learn what the ingredients of a powerful conversation are, and get specific tips for what you can do during these conversations to build the important skills your child needs to learn.
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