{"id":102526,"date":"2017-03-03T05:41:20","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T10:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/102526\/parenting-encouraging-communication-as-your-toddler-grows\/"},"modified":"2021-11-16T18:05:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T23:05:59","slug":"parenting-encouraging-communication-as-your-toddler-grows","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/102526\/parenting-encouraging-communication-as-your-toddler-grows\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging language development as your toddler grows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span>\u2019s first word may have breezed past a while ago, but <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they is<\/span> definitely still learning the basics of language. <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">They is<\/span> a good student, though &#8211; good enough that <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they doesn\u2019t<\/span> really need to be \u201ctaught,\u201d anyway. <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">They learns<\/span> as much about language from being interested and engaged in a casual conversation with you as <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they would<\/span> from any lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still there, are a few strategies you can keep in mind as you\u2019re talking to <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span>, to help make sure <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they is<\/span> getting the most out of the time the two of you spend talking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The art of conversation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> have probably been having conversations of one kind or another since back when <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> conversational skills mostly just consisted of \u201cmamamamamamama,\u201d and \u201cbababababababa,\u201d but now\u2019s a great time to make sure that the conversations you have with <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> come up early and often, and that they\u2019re truly a back-and-forth. If <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> is a little hesitant to contribute to a conversation you\u2019re having, don\u2019t hesitate to leave a little extra space in the conversation for <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span>. Long pauses can feel awkward for adults, but for young toddlers, sometimes they can give the chance to really put together a response.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure that your conversations with <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> are truly two-sided also models good listening, and having respect for the people <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they\u2019s<\/span> talking to. Even if <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they doesn\u2019t<\/span> pick up that skill right away, putting the blueprint in <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> head is a great place to get <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of having a two-sided conversation is letting <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span>\u2019s comments guide the direction of the conversation, too. You can do this by asking questions about <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> thoughts, and then following up with more questions and comments about the things <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they\u2019s<\/span> most interested in. You can also do this by elaborating on the things <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they says<\/span> by putting them in full sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they says<\/span> \u201cbunny!\u201d putting the statement in context and then responding (\u201cI know you want your bunny, but we left her at home, so you\u2019re going to have to wait.\u201d) can be more helpful than just jumping to a response (\u201cWhen we get home.\u201d). This is because, by elaborating, and constricting complete sentences, you\u2019re giving <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> tools <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they may<\/span> be able to use in <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> own sentences later, and the fact that you\u2019re building off of <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> statement helps <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> understand what you\u2019re saying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And just like when you\u2019re talking with anyone else, asking <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> open-ended questions, or questions that need to be answered with more than a \u201cyes,\u201d \u201cno,\u201d or other single-word response are a great way to get <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> engaged. Eye-contact, too, plays just as big a part in talking to toddlers as it does with adults &#8211; maybe even more, since toddlers are still learning to read facial expressions, and to understand emotions, and so looking them in the eyes helps them make the connection between words, expressions, and emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> knows a lot more about language now than <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they used<\/span> to, but <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they\u2019s<\/span> still learning, and <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they\u2019s<\/span> bound to slip up occasionally. Instead of either directly correcting or ignoring a mispronunciation or funky piece of new-toddler grammar, try repeating what <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> has just said back to <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> casually, but with the correct grammar or pronunciation. Don\u2019t worry if <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they doesn\u2019t<\/span> pick up the proper way of saying it right away, either &#8211; <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they\u2019ll<\/span> get there eventually, and for now, the more language <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they hears<\/span>, the stronger <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> speech will be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Beyond conversation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, conversations aren\u2019t the only way to help <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> stretch <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> linguistic wings. Reading together and singing together are both ways to give <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> a little practice in a fun, exciting way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you read together, see if you can get <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> to interact with the story. Singing together is a great family activity, too, and if you haven\u2019t done it much yet, sing-alongs are a great place to get started. And if <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> already knows some classic kids songs, books of those songs, like and Itsy-Bitsy Spider picture book, can help <span class=\"pronoun-them\" data-pronoun=\"them\">them<\/span> think about the words to the song, and what it means.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Sources<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising Children Network. \u201cLanguage Development: 1-2 Years.\u201d <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising Children<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Raising Children, February 1 2016. Web.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDeveloping School Readiness Skills From 12-24 Months.\u201d <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero to Three<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. Web.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLet\u2019s Talk About It: Fostering the Development of Language Skills and Emergent Literacy.\u201d <em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBS<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. PBS. 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