4 ways to help your child learn body part vocabulary
If your toddler can already point to their nose or show you their hands, they may be ready to move on to trickier terms.
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5 ways to build your child’s language skills through pretend play
Research shows that children who participate in more pretend play have larger vocabularies and stronger communication skills.
Learning pronouns: Why age 2 is all about “me” and “mine”
Understanding pronouns is a big socio-cognitive leap for your 2-year-old. Learn 3 easy ways to practice pronouns with your toddler.
How to expand your toddler’s vocabulary with action words
Action words help your toddler communicate their needs. Learn how to teach your toddler verbs, and which verbs to start with.
Encouraging your baby’s first words
You may soon notice subtle shifts in your baby’s babbles—changes in tone and rhythm that indicate their first words are on the way. Continue talking, listening, and reading to your baby to encourage their vocalizations. In this post: When will your baby say their first word? Most children say their first word between 12 and … Continued
Learning the complex sounds that make up speech
Your baby may be producing a greater variety of consonant-vowel sounds, from “buh” and “pah” to “yaw” and “dah.” Whenever your baby makes a sound, repeat it back to them. This will encourage them to continue experimenting and practicing. In this post: Try this to encourage babbling Around 7 months, your baby may start experimenting … Continued
How many words should your toddler be able to say?
The average vocabulary at 18 months is about 50 words, but toddlers can say far more or fewer and still be on track.
Combining words: a big step in language learning
Try these easy tips from language experts to encourage your toddler to say two-word phrases.
Why not to correct your toddler’s speech—and what to do instead
How you respond to mispronunciations can make a difference in your child's language development.
Boost your toddler’s language skills by getting face-to-face
Try these 3 simple ways to get more valuable face-to-face time with your toddler.