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Experts encourage parents to speak the language that is most comfortable to them. This will ensure that the baby develops important language areas of their brain. It also helps to build strong bonds between parent and child. As babies grow, the brain power parents have built with their home language will support learning the language…
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Tips for Families #5: Building early relational health through reading and sharing books
5-10 minutesDid you know that reading together helps build your little one’s emotional security and well-being? Learn more in our tip sheet! Also available in the following languages:
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English
Tips for Families #4: The impact of COVID-19 disruptions on early literacy and language development
5-10 minutesLearn about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted children’s learning and early literacy and language development. Also available in the following languages:
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog
Tips for Families #3: Screentime and the Early Years
1-5 minutesScreens and digital devices are a part of life for many families. While experts do not recommend any screen time for children under two years of age (and less than an hour a day for those between the ages of two and five), you need to do what’s right for your family. While screens can’t…
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog
Tips for Families #2: The home language and learning environment
1-5 minutesHere are some great ways you can help create an environment that encourages language development and learning at home. Also available in the following languages:
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog
Tips for Families #1: Raising Children to Speak More Than One Language
1-5 minutesFamilies often wonder about the advantages and disadvantages of speaking more than one language at home. This handy tip sheet has answers to frequently asked questions, as well as tips on encouraging language development. Also available in the following languages:
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Caring for Kids: Read, speak, sing to your baby: How parents can promote literacy from birth
5-10 minutesWant to help your baby develop early literacy skills? Try these activities.