Eagerly anticipating your child’s first word? Find out when babies start talking, and learn how to support your child’s language development. Originally posted by Parents.com.
Here’s When Babies Start Talking
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Be Tech Wise With Preschoolers!
To help parents and caregivers support their children as they grow and develop in a world full of screens, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay (Action Network) have developed Be Tech Wise With Preschoolers! Specifically designed for families with children ages 3 to 5 years, Be Tech Wise With Preschoolers! covers ways that…
Why OTC Hearing Aids Aren’t Right for Kids—But Other Options Are
Originally posted on HealthyChildren.org. Article discusses signs of hearing loss in children, what families should do if they’re concerned about their child’s hearing, and what the appropriate options are related to hearing aids and children. Read the full article.
Practicing Language and Literacy Skills During Family Meals
A speech-language pathologist offers tips for how parents and caregivers can make dining out at a restaurant a great opportunity to boost their child’s language and literacy skills. Read the full article.
How Many Words Should My Child Be Saying?
Originally posted on verywellfamily.com. Article discusses expressive and receptive language milestones in children from birth to age 5 years, as well as when parents and caregivers should consider seeking professional help for speech and language concerns.
Be Tech Wise With Toddler!
Parents and caregivers are inundated with often-conflicting recommendations on screen time and technology usage by children. To cut through the clutter, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay (Action Network) have developed Be Tech Wise With Toddler! This family-friendly handout is well suited for sharing in pediatrician, family practice,…
Be Tech Wise With Baby!
New parents have so much to consider. They may not be thinking about how to manage screens around their new baby.
5 Tips For Encouraging Your Baby’s Language Development
Originally posted on popsugar.com. Article explains simple, everyday ways to help build a baby’s communication skills. Read the full article.
Baby Talk Isn’t Just Cute—It’s Critical for Kids’ Vocabularies
Originally posted on popsci.org. Article explains why “infant-directed speech” is so beneficial for children’s speech and language development. Read the full article
Do Masks Delay Speech and Language Development?
Originally posted on healthychildren.org. Article addresses a common pandemic concern of parents—and offers tips for boosting a child’s speech/language skills at home and communicating more effectively with them while wearing masks in public. Read the full article