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Why is it important that I talk with my child?
Research shows that having regular conversations with children makes them better thinkers, better readers and better communicators. When you talk with your children, you are help them learn new words and figure out how language works.
You will encourage your children to expand their own thinking when you:
• Talk with your children as you play, go shopping or work around the house.
• Listen to what they have to say—don't cut them off even if it takes a while for them to get to the point.
• Ask them questions (without quizzing them or pressuring them).
• Share what you're doing by talking out loud—"Now I have to wash the dishes, but first I have to put soap in the sink. Hmmm, I don't want the water to be too hot!"
Most important—have fun talking with and listening to your child. It's a simple way to help your child learn and communicate.
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