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.

Learning to talk starts long before a child says their first words. In fact, there are many things your child needs to learn about before they’re ready to communicate with words. Here are some of the building blocks for using words, and some tips for how you can encourage them with your child.

Pointing is much more than just one of those cute things that babies do! It marks a huge milestone in a child’s development. Read on to find out why and what you can do to encourage your child to point.

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.

Did you know that the ability to use gestures is an important precursor for language development? Children who produce more gestures early on have been shown to have larger vocabularies and better story-telling abilities later on. Find out what you can do encourage your child’s gesture use during everyday interactions.