5 Ways to Nurture the Bond and Get Your Kid Talking
Hey There,
We are so grateful to have you on this journey with us. And as we embark, we think there is no better way to start than to tell you what to do to grow the unique connection you have with your child while also getting them to talk! We have worked with hundreds, if not thousands of families over the years, and have come to realize that communication milestones are not what’s most important, it’s the way that families get to share time, love, experiences, and connections with each other.
We’ve created a simple, go-to way to keep that connection at the forefront of your mind while you also help your little one to talk! Drum roll please…..
The 5 ways to nurture the bond and get your child talking
Get face to face - getting face to face is the first step in building connection with your child. It allows kids to be on the same level as their grown up allowing them to feel and be seen, heard, and know that they matter.
Be a detective - wait, watch and listen to what your child is doing, saying, and reacting to. One of the biggest reasons a child is going to imitate you and start talking is because you have been curious and figured out exactly what they are thinking and/or trying to communicate to you.
Join their world - Our kid’s worlds can be so incredible and rich with imagination and at the same time leaving our grown up brains going “huh, you wanna do what??” Do your best to leave the need to try and play in the “right” way and look at playing and routines through the eyes of your child. When we do this, our kids are much more likely to be engaged and motivated to try new words, and communicate with us.
Hang on just a second! - This one is tricky but makes a world of difference. Our little ones came into this world not too long ago and their brains are on overdrive taking it all in. When we give them time by saying less, and getting comfortable with silence, we are giving them an opportunity to take a turn to give their input.
Check yourself - You are your most valuable resource. You are the one reading this blog, and you will be the one trying out these strategies with your little love day in and day out. This is why it’s imperative you give yourself grace, moments to breathe, and the freedom to not get it right sometimes. Before implementing any of these strategies, try to check in on yourself to notice where you are at and ask yourself if you are able to give yourself what you need in that moment. Maybe it’s a breath, maybe it’s a second in the bathroom to yourself, maybe it’s a larger shift in the way you’re doing life. Either way, we can’t stress enough the importance of checking on YOU.
There ya go! Start with these 5 guiding principles to connect with your little ones and watch speech and language develop. We can’t wait to hear about all the amazing growth and connections that you find for you and your child.
