Speech and Language Development in Children: Tips for Parents

Parents are crucial in providing a conducive learning environment for their child.

Keep in mind not to pressure your child to speak as it may cause them to associate speaking with stress, and become resistant to it. Spending time with your child and exposing them to language will encourage them to pick up verbal communication skills from you.

Here are a few tips to support your child’s learning:

Ψ Speak to your child with simple words frequently

The more your child hears language, the more she or he will learn. Use simple words repeatedly and in various contexts so that your child picks up the meaning of the words.

(That being said, we may not always want our child to learn all of the words that we use, if you get the idea).

Ψ Read books to your child

Books exposes …