How Do Language Skills Support Children’s Mental Health?
January 17, 2025
When you think about the benefits of strong early language skills, you might think about school success, social benefits or literacy learning. But did you know that language skills also support your child’s mental health? Learn more about the specific kinds of language you can help your child learn to support their emotional regulation and mental well-being.
Evaluating the Story with The Most Magnificent Thing
January 17, 2025
An effective way to deepen your child’s understanding of a story is to encourage them to make judgments and form opinions about the events that take place. Here are some tips to help your child evaluate a story with the fun book, The most Magnificent Thing.
School Readiness Tips January 2025
January 15, 2025
Children’s vocabulary grows when they participate in conversations and hear new words. To help a child understand a new word, use strategies to highlight the word – e.g., say the word a bit slower and louder, pair it with a gesture and explain what it means. Here are some fun things to try in everyday situations.
School Readiness Tips December 2024
December 18, 2024
Help build children’s language by adding words and ideas to what they say. When you respond to what a child says by making their sentence more complete, or by adding a new idea, you model more advanced language that they can learn from. Here are some fun things to try.
Are You Concerned That Your Child Is a Late Talker?
December 10, 2024
Did you know that 15% of toddlers may be considered Late Talkers? Find out what it means to be a Late Talker, and get some tips to support your child’s language if you’re concerned.
Building Print Knowledge with This Book is on FIRE
November 28, 2024
Learning about print doesn’t come naturally to children. They need our support to understand what print is for and how it works – a key early literacy skill called print knowledge. Read on for some tips to build your child’s print knowledge with the fun children’s book, This Book Is on Fire!
From First Steps to First Words: How Walking Sets the Stage for Talking
November 27, 2024
Around the same time babies start walking, they also start talking. Is it just a coincidence? Nope! Find out how walking affects children’s communication development, and get some tips for interacting with your child during this important time in their life.
Comments vs Questions: Are You Striking the Right Balance for Your Child?
November 26, 2024
To make conversations last longer, it’s a good idea to swap out some of your questions for comments. Making comments that are based on your child’s interest is one of the best ways to encourage them to communicate. Here’s how to do it!
Coaching Parents to Identify How Their Child Starts Interactions
November 06, 2024
When does a child start an interaction? Learn how you can coach parents to narrow down the difference between their child’s actions and their child’s communication in an activity, so that the parent knows what to respond to.