“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.

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.

Discover how to encourage fun conversations that help children build their understanding of a story with Thelma the Unicorn! This month’s Book Nook explores how making predictions helps children connect clues from words and pictures with what they already know, leading to a deeper understanding of what happens in the story.

Ever wonder what your child hopes you do more often? Find out six things you can do to support your child’s communication development and make the most of your interactions using Hanen strategies.

Many parents wonder whether they should speak more than one language with their child, especially if their child has difficulty communicating. This article answers common questions about bilingualism, such as whether it causes language delays, and provides ideas on how to support your bilingual child at home.