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
Baby Talk Isn’t Just Cute—It’s Critical for Kids’ Vocabularies
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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
5 Ways to Build Social Skills at Home This Summer
With some children at home for a year or longer due to the pandemic, parents may be concerned that their child’s social skills are suffering. Here are some easy ways to practice social skills at home.
25 Household Items to Boost Your Toddler’s Language and Learning at Home
These everyday items can be used to build toddlers’ speech and language skills.
Bright by Text Brings Information About Communication Development to Parents’ Fingertips
Bright by Text, a free text messaging service, sends families information about their child’s communication development, milestones, and ways to build skills.
Support Your Child’s Language Development at Home
Expert tips for encouraging your child’s language development while they’re at home—without it feeling like homework for them.
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.
Simple Ways to Entertain & Boost Your Baby’s Development at Home
Article explains how basic household items can be used to boost a young child’s development. Age-specific suggestions from birth to 24 months are included.
How the Quantity and Quality of Screen Time Can Affect Children’s Language Skills
Family life at home during COVID-19 means more screen time than ever for many kids, but there are ways to make screen time count. Speech-language pathologists and other child development experts offer tips for parents in this article.
At Home With Young Children? Build Preschoolers’ Speech and Language Skills With Everyday Interactions and Activities
As families around the country shelter in place, parents of preschoolers can help build their child’s speech and language skills during everyday activities at home.