Talking Baby

Discover the enlightening journey of language development with this essential guide, ideal for parents and caregivers navigating the fascinating world of early speech. Authored by experts Margaret Maclagan and Anne Buckley, this comprehensive book delves into how children learn to talk and the significant role that parents and grandparents play in this process. Uncover practical strategies and real-life examples that foster language skills from the earliest age. Did you know that babies cry with an accent? This fun fact is just one of many insights that the authors share, drawing on their 40 years of combined experience in children’s language development. Learn how to promote speech comprehension and expression through everyday activities. Address common concerns, such as the differences in speaking timelines between first and later-born children, and find answers to pressing questions like when to introduce books, or how to communicate effectively with children when English isn’t your first language. With 192 pages of research-backed advice and suggestions, 'Talking Baby' is a must-have resource for nurturing your child’s communication journey. Whether you’re a new parent or an experienced caregiver, this book is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to support effective language learning in your little ones.

Authors: Margaret Maclagan, Anne Buckley Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 30-11-2019

In this fascinating and informative book, Margaret Maclagan and Anne Buckley - two specialists in children's language development - explain the subtle and extraordinary process in which children learn to talk and the very important role that parents and grandparents can play. Combining a comprehensive understanding of speech development with fascinating scientific facts - did you know that babies cry with an accent? - Talking Baby offers numerous practical suggestions and real-life examples of how parents can best help their children to learn to talk. The authors also provide many ideas for 'talking' topics, as well as ways to use the everyday things in life to encourage children's comprehension and speech. Drawing on their combined 40 years’ experience, the authors also address some of the more commonly asked questions by parents such as: * Why is it that my child can imitate a word accurately but continues to use the wrong pronunciation in his speech? * Do second and other children talk later than first children? * My 18-month-old child isn't saying anything. Should I be worried? * Is it better to use grown-up language to talk to young children than ˜baby talk"? * How early can I start reading to my child? * English isn't my first language. How can I help my children to speak it well? * My child is repeating words a lot, especially when excited- does this mean she's stuttering?