Talking After the age of two, children begin to understand more words and are able to speak more than before. As a parent, you should begin talking to your children about everyday activities. You can talk about what is going on in the home, you can talk about what is going on outside, you can talk about decorations, how things work, and many other mundane things that go on around you. This will help children learn to identify objects, learn how to form words, and also teach children how to respond to what another person is saying. Your child will learn more words this way, and even though they will stumble over them at first, if you keep talking and they keep listening, they will begin to be able to form new sounds and put words together. Demonstrating As you go about your daily activities, or when you go to the grocery store or to the park, you will be standing, moving, talking to other people, cleaning, and many other activities that your child will be watching. This type of demonstration is very useful as children learn to use their bodies when walking and when using their imagination. Demonstrating how to use the vacuum or how to make the bed will help your child learn how to do this things and also how the body moves. As your child grows, you may want to give them ‘mini’ chores around the house such as wiping the kitchen table or picking up clothing that has fallen on the floor. This will teach children how to become more independent and will also give children a sense of ownership. This means that they will appreciate what is in the home more if they are the ones who are taking care of it. Mimicking
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