WiseTip: LD-UND-M2436-I01C

Language Development & Communication

Listening & Understanding

Set a good example when interacting with your child. Listen to your child and others so your child models your behaviour.

WHY IT MATTERS

Toddlers cannot process sentences that are too long as their receptive language skills are still developing. Hence, going down to their level and getting their attention before speaking and keeping sentences short will help toddlers listen.

Zauche, L. H., Thul, T., Mahoney, A.D., & Stapel-Wax. J., (2016). Influence of Language Nutrition on Children’s Language and Cognitive Development: An Integrated Review. Early Childhood Research Quarterly 36: 318-333. doi:10.1016/j.ecresq.2016.01.015