Use “Thinking and Feeling Words” to Build Your Child's Communication Skills
July 10, 2019
While children’s first words tend to be about concrete things like objects and actions, they soon go on to learn more abstract language about thoughts and feelings. Find out why this kind of language is so important for both social and academic success, and what you can do to promote it during your daily interactions with your child.
Why Self-regulation Is Important for Young Children
February 11, 2019
Did you know that your child's ability to self-regulate is directly related to his language learning, as well as many other areas of his development? Find out why this skill is so important and what sort of things might affect your child's ability to self-regulate.
What Is Behaviour Regulation? And What Does It Have To Do With Language Development?
June 26, 2014
A child's ability to regulate their own behaviour is closely related to their language development. Studies have shown that preschool children who have better behaviour regulation skills also have better early literacy, vocabulary, and math skills. What are some of the things you can do to promote your child's behaviour regulation and support their language development?