Book reading can become more than story time. Learn five simple ways to turn books into back-and-forth conversations that build your child’s vocabulary, understanding and connection with you.

“My child isn’t progressing, even though I talk to him all the time!” What should we do when parents tell us this? This article unpacks why it’s essential to help parents prioritize back-and-forth interactions with their child first before focusing on language input, and what you can do to help them change their perspectives.

Which books are best for supporting your child’s early language and literacy skills? Find out what children said in a recent study about their preferences when choosing and sharing books.

One picture. Two completely different animals. Build perspective-taking skills with Duck! Rabbit! by helping your child understand that others see the world differently. In this Book Nook, you’ll learn how to turn story time into meaningful conversations about different viewpoints.

Where should intervention begin for autistic children and how can we support families from day one? Two recent studies on Hanen’s More Than Words^® offer insights into helping parents understand, respond to, and build on their child’s communication in meaningful, everyday interactions.

Between checking messages and scrolling social media, we’re talking less with our children and it’s affecting their language development. The good news? Small changes make a big difference. Learn simple strategies to reduce “technoference” and create more opportunities to support your child’s language development.

Helping your child learn new words doesn’t require “teaching” or constant repetition. Read about a study that shows how parents help children learn new words in the natural course of everyday interactions.

Rhyming is a key skill for learning how to read. This month’s Book Nook features a simple strategy you can use to support children’s sound awareness as you read stories together.