early language

In the rush and routine of everyday life, you might not be taking advantage of all the chances you have to promote your child’s speech and language growth. Here are five habits to look out for and how to change them to get your child talking.

“No!” Sound familiar? If this is your toddler’s new favorite word, read on to learn more about this normal phase of child development, why it happens, and how parents and caregivers can respond.

It’s not easy for anyone–kids or grownups–to cut back on screen time. But if you spend too much time on your phone, it could affect your child’s communication development. Here’s what the research says, plus some helpful tips for slowing your scroll.

Take advantage of the time you already spend with your child to help them grow their communication skills.

Children begin to understand the purpose of communication through the use of functional words. Here’s how to teach your baby to use these words to express their wants and needs.

Reading with your baby has big benefits for their language and speech development. Try these tips to make the most of storytime.