The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Timing Is everything When It Comes to Taking Turns with Your Child

In order to help young children learn language and have conversations, it’s really important that they learn about taking turns. Here are some tips on the best ways to help your child take turns, and what to keep in mind if your child has a language delay.

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Why Self-regulation Is Important for Young Children

Did you know that your child's ability to self-regulate is directly related to his language learning, as well as many other areas of his development? Find out why this skill is so important and what sort of things might affect your child's ability to self-regulate.

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Turning Book Reading into a Conversation with Look!

Did you know that conversation is the very best context for children to learn all of the early literacy skills that prepare them for school? Here's how you can turn book reading into a conversation for your child to maximize his learning.

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