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2. Be face to face

Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who is several feet taller than you? Its quite difficult! When you are talking to your child get down to their level and look at them. It also helps to get their attention if yoy say their name.


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[ 06 May 2010]
May`s Question

My child sometimes says words incorrectly. Should I correct them or ignore it?

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[ 14 Jan 2010]
January`s Question

What is 'parentese'?

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[ 01 Dec 2009]
December`s You Ask the Question

My child only uses single words to communicate! How can I encourage her to link words together to make small phrases?

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[ 10 Nov 2009]
My three year old gets really frustrated when we play together and he ends up throwing things at me

A successful way of playing with young children is to start by making sure they feel in control of the game

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[ 23 Mar 2009]
March`s 'You Ask the Question'

I’ve been advised to use gestures and signs with my two and half year old. Won’t this make him lazy and less able to talk?

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[ 01 Dec 2008]
December`s You Ask the Question

Christmas tree My child doesn`t seem to enjoy stories. What can I do?

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[ 10 Nov 2008]
November`s 'You ask the Question'

'My child only points to things, he doesn`t ever ask for things by name. What should I do?'

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[ 13 Oct 2008]
October`s `You Ask the Question' : Why is it good to be bi-lingual?

A Speech and Language Therapist provides some answers.

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[ 09 Sep 2008]
You Ask the Question!

How can we support a child from Poland who has just joined our setting?

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