Get your toddler talking!
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20 Ways to help your toddler understand and use language.
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Communicate at eye-level
Children can become intimidated by the size of an adult. Speaking to them at eye-level makes conversation comfortable for them.
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Communicate using puppets
If WHYY can do it so can you, and this adds so much flavor to the process.
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Use simple descriptive words
Remember you have a toddler, not a college graduate. It is ok to say "Look at this bug" and not "Look at the anatomy of this insect".
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Have turn taking conversations
Take time to listen to what your child is telling you. You will be amazed to see what your child has been absorbing.
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Respond in a timely and positive when child attempts to communicate
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Try various attempts to interpret what the child is saying
It is important for a parent to figure out the needs of their child. If your child is crying try to figure out why rather than allowing your child to cry continuously.
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Ask simple questions
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When reading, point to words while saying them
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Speak in neutral or pleasant tone
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Use encouraging and positive language
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Take part in verbal play
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Name many different actions
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Name many different objects
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Use child’s name
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Use gestures
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Talk them through everyday routines
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Talk about what they are doing
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Talk about feelings
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Add other languages on occasions
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Use sign language on occasion
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