10/10/2025
🎃 Tip or Treat Week #2 🎃
Tip: When encouraging your child to talk, try to avoid using “say” or making direct commands like “Say ball” or “Tell me dog.”
👻 Here’s why:
When we tell a child to “say” something, it can put pressure on them and shift communication from being fun and meaningful to a performance. For many early communicators—this pressure can actually make it harder for them to use words naturally.
✨ Instead, try these connection-based strategies:
~Model, don’t demand. Say the word yourself many times during play (“Ball! You got the ball! Rolling the ball!”).
~Make it fun. Use silly voices, songs, or sound effects. Children learn through joy and repetition.
~Follow their lead. Talk about what they are interested in—this builds engagement and motivation.
~Model the same word or phrase often—aim for 20+ natural repetitions during play!
💬 Children learn language best when they feel relaxed, playful, and connected.
