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"Letting your child lead is a wise way to start"


Below is a handy acronym to use when communicating with your child. It is a widely used strategy for helping with children's communication development.

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Screen Time

With the advancement in technology, there are more and more screens that children can come into contact with than ever before, from computers and video games to TV and mobile devices.

Screen time is the time that children spend on these devices and it comes with benefits as well as drawbacks. It is therefore the role of parents to strike a balance when setting the rules of screen time and this can be a challenge even at the best of times.



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Impact of Reading Aloud

Reading aloud to children has a great impact on their literary development and that is why it is important for parents and caregivers to do it as early as possible. Children should also be encouraged to read out loud as soon as they are able to, as this contributes to their ability to read and to develop their language.

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Communication Temptation

Wondering how to get your child talking? Entice children to talk by creating what is called Communication Temptations. This strategy can be used to help late talkers start talking, helps a toddler begin using two-word phrases, or increases the chances that a young child will begin communicating.blogEntryTopper Read More...
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