Linguistic
The benefits of “toy talk” 
Key points: “Toy talk” is a new technique proposed by the University of Illinois to improve language skills in children. Toy talk consists…
Olivia
10/02/2019
Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.
Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.
Key points: “Toy talk” is a new technique proposed by the University of Illinois to improve language skills in children. Toy talk consists…
Key points: Grammar development starts at a young age and is crucial in helping children express their ideas clearly. Exposure to language is…
Key points: Language development begins early and involves mastering sounds. Encourage clear pronunciation through fun activities and examples. Bingo, tongue twisters, and guessing…
Just when you’ve gotten the hang of parenting a baby, your little one turns into a toddler and you’re faced with new challenges…
Key points: Children need cues and pauses to do the things we ask them to do. Music and obstacle courses are great ways…
Key points: 1. Baby sign language encourages early communication. 2. It reduces frustration and supports language development. 3. Start with simple, meaningful signs…
Key points:1. Children understand concepts like big and small and start grasping numbers and spatial prepositions.2. Gestures play a role in how children…
Key points:1. Babies start communicating through gestures around 5 months.2. Gestures facilitate learning by regulating children’s attention and providing conceptual information.3. Different types…
Key points:1. Children’s language development progresses in distinct stages during the first few years.2. Babies start with vowel and guttural sounds, then focus…
Key points: Conversational turn-taking is crucial for language development in children between 18 and 24 months. Children engaged in conversations during this period…
Key points: 1. Literacy involves more than just reading; it includes writing, learning, comprehension, and spelling. 2. Early literacy development starts with listening…
Key points: 1. Routines foster self-control by providing children with a sense of security and predictability. 2. They promote positive behavior and teach…
Key points: Reading winter-themed books with touch and feel elements is a great way to expose 1-2 year olds to the season. Activities…
Key points: Nature walks are a fun way to get children to practice mindfulness and observe their surroundings, and can be turned into…
Key points: MIT’s research supports the idea that back-and-forth conversation with parents helps foster children’s communication skills and brain response to language. A…
Key points: 1. Environment and attentional abilities impact language development. 2. Attentional abilities progress from face-to-face to including objects, aiding language acquisition. 3….
Key points: 1. Limit screen time for kids (2-5 years). 2. Pack appropriate entertainment for the trip. 3. Engage in word games to…
Key points: 1. Children’s involvement in household cleaning promotes empathy and social connections. 2. Providing kids with their own cleaning tools makes cleaning…
Key points: Begin reading to your baby early with short and simple books, focusing on one concept at a time to match their…
Key points: Pragmatics, or social communication rules, are vital for effective language use. Teach them the importance of nonverbal communication and understanding facial…
Key points: As your child’s pronunciation improves, it becomes easier for others to understand them. This milestone is reached gradually and varies for…
