Communication

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• Bilingual Families

  In some countries, it's common for kids to learn two or more languages at a time and to use them daily to communicate and understand people around them.

• Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Am I ‘Too Tough’ When I Discipline My Kids?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Disciplining Your Toddler

  Reeling in your active little one can be tough. But setting limits now helps prevent bigger problems down the road.

• Becoming a Stepparent

  Stepparenting can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship with your stepkids.

• Your Child’s Handwriting

  Even with great PC skills, kids still need to learn how to write by hand. Learn how to encourage good penmanship and help your child become a better communicator.

• Delayed Speech or Language Development

  Knowing what's "normal" and what's not in speech and language development can help you figure out if you should be concerned or if your child is right on schedule.

• Communication and Your Newborn

  From birth, your newborn has been communicating with you. Crying may seem like a foreign language, but soon you'll know what your baby needs - a diaper change, a feeding, or your touch.

• Communication and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

  Your baby is learning to communicate through facial expressions like smiling or frowning as well as crying, squealing, babbling, and laughing. And those sounds are early attempts to speak!

• Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old

  Teens spend much of the day outside the home, but it's important that you take time every day to talk with your teen to share opinions, ideas, and information.

• Communication and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old

  Communicating with a child is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding experiences for both parent and child. Learn how to connect with your 2- to 3-year-old.

• Communication and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old

  Communicating with our kids is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding parts of parenting. Learn how to connect with your 4- to 5-year-old.

• Communication and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

  Your baby's range of sounds and facial expressions continues to grow, and your baby is also imitating sounds, which are the first attempts at speaking.

• Communication and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old

  Communicating with a child is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding experiences for both parent and child. Learn how to connect with your 6- to 12-year-old.

• Communication and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

  Babies this age might be about to say their first words, and communicate using body language. Read more about communicating with your baby.

• Communication and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

  Your toddler is probably saying a few first words now, but you may not be able to understand them all. Learn about how your child is communicating.