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Building Toddler Vocabulary Through Gestures

Building Toddler Vocabulary Through Gestures March 22, 2019

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Children who enter kindergarten with a bigger vocabulary tend to do better throughout their entire school career.
In addition to reading and talking to your child, gesturing also helps build a child's vocabulary.
Gestures are an important precursor to talking and help toddlers form connections.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, early childhood, language, speech, toddlers

How can I tell if my child has a problem with language development?

How can I tell if my child has a problem with language development? September 8, 2015

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Identifying problems early is the best way to help children who are struggling with language development.
Knowing some of the milestones to look for can help you get a sense of whether or not there is a problem.
Spending lots of time with your child talking, reading, and singing together can encourage language development.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, language, speech

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