The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

It Takes Two to Talk^® Helps More Than Communication, New Studies Show

Many studies have shown how It Takes Two to Talk builds children’s language skills. But did you know that the program also helps with children’s behaviour, social-emotional and social communication skills? See what the most recent research reveals.

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Using Curiosity to Encourage Communication Skills

Research shows that when children are curious, they not only learn more, but are more likely to remember what they learned. Here are some fun tips to encourage your child’s curiosity during everyday interactions to promote their early learning.

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Incorporating Pretend with Pretend

When you bring a book to life with pretend play, you encourage your child to think more deeply about the story, its characters and what happens as the tale unfolds. Here are some tips to incorporate pretend play into book reading to enrich your child’s story understanding.

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