Day: June 29, 2025

Multilingual parents have a very special gift they can pass on to their children — another language, along with a myriad of benefits inherent to being multilingual. To name just a few, being multilingual, comes with the following advantages: – IMPROVED child-parent connection       – parents who speak a language other than the “majority” language may feel more comfortable speaking to their children in their first (non-majority) language, consequently increasing the parent-child engagement and connection – ENHANCED COGNITIVE ABILITIES, including:      – stronger executive functioning      – stronger problem-solving skills      – stronger memory and learning abilities –  PROTECTIVE MECHANISM:       – potentially delayed onset of cognitive decline (the latter is particularly important if the

Summer and sunshine are here and so is another opportunity to help your child’s language grow! Plant a seed — quite literally — and watch it grow! Start a garden (big or small! in the ground or in a pot! indoor or outdoor!) with your child and here are all the wonderful ways you can work on communication: – talking about sequences (steps to growing a plant) – make choices about which seeds to plant (did you know you can get four       different packets of seeds at the Dollar Tree for just $1.25?) – talk about different plants (describe what they look like, taste like, smell like, compare/contrast) – talk about what tools you need for gardening – read stories

  As a parent, you don’t need to become a speech therapist to help your child develop strong communication skills. In fact, some of the most effective ways to support language growth happen during everyday activities you’re already doing—like getting dressed, eating meals, or playing together. The key is to be intentional with how you talk, listen, and interact. Small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact, and the best part is, it doesn’t have to feel like “work.” One of the simplest things you can do is narrate what you’re doing as you go about your day. For example, when you’re making breakfast, you might say, “I’m cracking the egg. Now I’m stirring it. Look, it’s