Talking To Babies And Toddlers Is More Effective Than Anything | Lena Program

 Talking to your toddler or baby can improve their communication and language skills. Talking with your toddler or baby is a great way to help them learn.

Parents who talk to their children often use many different sounds and words. Children learn more languages when they hear many words. This increases their understanding and use of many words.

It's more than just better language skills. Talking to babies can improve their brain development and help them do better in school later on.

What type of talking is best for toddlers and babies?

Talking to babies and toddlers does not have to be difficult. Talk to your child about washing dishes, cooking meals, and other things happening around you. The Lena Program helps the child to grow mentally and emotionally. 

Imagine you are outside with your child, and they point at a tree. It could be said, "It's an enormous, huge tree, isn't it?" It makes me wonder what animals might live there. Perhaps a possum.

What is the best amount of talking for toddlers and babies?

Talking is great for toddlers and babies, so talk as much as possible throughout the day. Talking doesn't have to be restricted.

Babies and toddlers also like quiet time. If your child is not responding or starts looking tired, restless, or grumpy, you may want to pick another time to talk.

Your child's temperament can affect their willingness to communicate with you. Some toddlers and babies are more outgoing than others.

At what age should you start talking to babies?

Talking to your baby early is a great idea. Your baby can absorb much information about words, talking and listening to you talk from birth.

Your baby may feel uneasy in a conversation with you. Even though your baby is still very young, they will listen to your voice and try to join in the conversation. To communicate, they will use eye contact, cry, and listen. Your baby will eventually start to coo, smile and laugh with you.

You'll be able to notice your baby's early communication and talking skills if you pay close attention when they're speaking.

Talking with toddlers and babies: Tips

It's easy to feel awkward having conversations with a baby, toddler or preschooler who isn't talking much. But keep going! These ideas and other activities can help your child develop their language skills.

Tune in to your child

• Reduce distractions. Reduce distractions.

• Ask your child questions or make comments about what interests them. Then give them time to reply. You could, for example, ask your child if he has bath time. Ducky's swimming. Splash!'

• Your child should be allowed to speak and learn as they talk. Try not to end your child's sentences and ensure that your child is done before you speak. This will send the message that your child's words matter.

• Natural pauses are best. Your child will fill in these pauses as their language improves. This teaches your child to 'give and take' when they are having a conversation.

Keep it interesting

• Talk to your child about what interests them - such as grandpa's activities. Today is a book you've read together and anything happening outside.

• Talk about an experience that you shared. For example, "It's sunny today." Remember how wet it was on the way back yesterday? You had your socks soaked!

• Engage your audience by using a lot of expressions. It doesn't matter what you talk about, but how you talk about it matters.

• Use complex words to explain and build on them with lots of descriptive words. Example: "We're going to see the pediatrician. That's a specialist doctor who knows everything about babies and children."