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How can I help my daughter learn to communicate what she needs or wants?
One way to help your daughter communicate what she needs and wants is through sign language. Teaching her a few simple signs may make it easier for her to communicate with you and begin to see herself as a good communicator. As she becomes more confident, she may also try to use her words to communicate. There are many great books on b...Is it normal for my child to confuse b's and d’s?
Children who are just beginning to identify and write letters often confuse b, d, p, and q, reversing letters that share similar visual characteristics.What are some ways to encourage my son to sound out the letters in a word he doesn’t know?
To encourage your son to sound out words he doesn’t know, help him build confidence blending and segmenting words. For example, you might start by having him listen to you stretch out the two-sound word “me” (e.g., m-ē).My son asks me to read to him even though he can read. Should I?
Many research studies show that reading aloud is the most valuable support you can provide you child in learning to read and loving to read.My daughter prefers reading magazines to books. Is this OK?
Magazines are not necessarily better or worse than books. They are just a different medium, and they provide an opportunity for your daughter to practice reading about topics she’s passionate about.My 4-year-old knows all the letters and their sounds. What is next step to learning to read?
Congratulations on making a great start on this foundational academic skill! Reading is the gateway to learning and will help your child in many aspects of life.How can I help my daughter's speech?
Research shows that one of the best ways to help your child’s speech is to narrate your daily activities. Describe what you are doing and point and label everyday objects and actions.What is phonemic awareness?
Before children learn to read, they need to understand that words are made up of speech sound, or phonemes.Is classical music really better for learning?
The idea that listening to classical music increases intelligence—referred to as the “Mozart Effect”, has become popular worldwide. The study found that college students who listened to classical music for 10 minutes scored significantly higher on a spatial reasoning task.My son is almost 3 and doesn't talk yet what can I do to help him?
Children develop at their own pace. While most children are speaking by age 3, your son does not necessarily have a problematic delay.
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