Top 10 Myths about Early Speech and Language Development Does speaking or learning more than one language cause language delay? A: Bilingualism itself does not cause language delay. Bilingual children may say their first words slightly later than monolingual children, but it is still within the normal age range. Do boys speak later than girls? …
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Top 10 Tips to Facilitate Language Development How do you facilitate language development? A: Click here for more ideas on how to support your child’s language development. My little one isn’t talking. What should I do? A: Join in and play with your child. Follow your child’s lead and play as if you are your …
Screening The Screens Are screens always detrimental for children’s health? A: No, screens themselves are not necessarily the problem. The amount of time spent watching screens and the quality of what is on the screen can be a problem. Is it ok for my child to watch education programmes on TV while I am busy …
Baby, What’s Your Name? When will a baby recognize their name? A: Babies usually respond to their names between 6 and 7 months of age. When will a baby be able to say their own name? A: Babies usually begin talking by about 12 months of age and this is when you will hear them …
Signs of Language Delay What is receptive language delay? A: Receptive language delay is when a person has difficulty understanding spoken words and language that you read or hear. What is expressive language delay? A: Expressive language delay is when a person has difficulty using words, sentences, gestures and writing to convey meaning and thoughts. …
Play and Social Development Milestones When do babies begin to play? A: Babies can play at any age. Babies start to get interested in his/her environment from 3 months onwards by kicking, waving their arms or making noises when they hear something. How often should I play with my child? A: Spend at least 15-20 …
Reading Feelings: Emotional Development and Literacy When should I read to my baby? A: You can start reading to your baby before they are born. An unborn baby can already hear sounds from around 20 weeks. What kind of book can I read to my newborn baby? A: Read books that have a high contrast, …
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Screen Time and Early Language Development What is screen time? A: Screen time refers to the duration of time that is spent with any screen such as phones, television, video games, computers and tablets. What are the types of screen time? A: There are two types of screen time: active and passive screen time. Active …
Be Glad to be a Dad I am the dad and breadwinner and work long hours out of the house – who then should make the child-rearing decisions in our family? A: Parenting is a package deal and should be an equal partnership. Open communication about each parent’s decisions, viewpoints, and actions regarding all aspects …
The Power of Shared Reading What is shared reading and why is it important? A: Shared reading is an interactive reading experience that happens when the children join in or read together while guided by an experienced reader. It is crucial for your child’s cognitive, language and social development. What is the difference between shared …
