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Challenge your child's communication skills by asking lots of questions.Words to remember
Increase your child's exposure to new words by talking aloud as you go through your shopping list.I hear you
Your child can show that she understands many words even though she can’t say them.Conversations count
Your baby may have been using only a handful of words before, but now she's bursting with new vocabulary. Learn how to keep those new words coming.Talk it up!
The research is in. When you have conversations with your child, quality and quantity both matter.What's the word?
Discover what words to expect now that your toddler's talking.When should my baby say her first word?
Some babies may utter their first words as early as 9 months of age. It’s important to note, however, that learning experts differ in how they assess whether a first word has been spoken. For example, some experts suggest that the first utterance of any word that sounds like a word used by adults, such as “dada” or “mama,” counts as a ...
The sounds of language
Becoming a lifelong reader involves far more than knowing the ABCs. It begins with children becoming sensitized to the sounds of language. The more sounds a child hears, the more words, with all their sounds, he’ll learn to say and eventually read.
Best books for babies and toddlers
Our learning experts explain how to choose the best books for reading to babies and toddlers.
What to read to babies
Now that we've discussed why we read to babies from day one, let's look at what to read to your baby.
Booklist for babies and toddlers
A good book is a gift that keeps on giving. When buying books for babies or toddlers, here are a few tips from reading teacher and toddler expert Melissa Catalano.