Not all children start talking at the same age, each one has its own rhythm and some start earlier and others later. As parents we can help them by using the game to stimulate them to do so, creating an environment conducive to it. Today we tell you how to help your child speak.
When do children start talking?
Around 3-4 months, babies begin to babble, and usually around one year of age, children begin to say their first words. With a series of tips that we are going to tell you today, you can teach him to do it in an easier and more fun way.
Children learn very quickly, they are like sponges that absorb everything around them. If we achieve the necessary conditions, we will facilitate their learning in addition to other benefits for their development. Respect your child's rhythm, don't pressure him to do it. Let's look at some tips on how to help your child speak.
How to help your child speak
- Talk to him. You can do it even from when it is in the belly. From the sixth month of gestation, he can already hear and recognize sounds from outside. Your voice perceives it through vibrations through the spine. When he is born, he continues talking to him and interacting with him. A) Yes you will favor communication with your child, and remember that your child begins to understand before speaking. If the child tries to communicate and has no response, he will not want to.
- Do not complete their sentences. If he tries to speak and it does not come out or he tries to point things out instead of speaking, do not answer for him. If he will not become comfortable and will not make an effort to speak because you will be there to do it for him. Encourage him to put into words the gestures he makes.
- Read him stories. I always talk about the benefits of reading to children from a very young age. And for the learning of speech it is also important. He will listen to you tell stories through words, which will be his friends. He will also want to use them to express his stories and stories for others to understand. It will also greatly improve your vocabulary.
- Adapt your language to the child. Talk to him as if he understands you but with clear and simple language and slowly. Make complete and correct sentences so that he can see how the sentences are formulated. With the rest of the people he talks normally even if he is in front, so he will get used to it and make him participate in the conversations.
- Teach him sleight of hand with songs. 5 little wolves, palms palms… these games are easy to memorize and stimulate language. They are also very fun for them. Also teach him to wave goodbye and to say the word as well.
- Correct it indirectly. If he says "Mommy tete" you can say "Do you want the pacifier?". This way the child will try to correctly repeat the word when he hears you. Although he is usually funny how he names things with his rag tongue do not repeat the wrong word. This will only delay your learning much longer because there is no correction. Children learn mostly by example, and we are their great guide.
- Sing with them. Children's songs are great for learning words while having fun. They also usually bring easy dances that they love and are easily learned.
- Value all their achievements. Every little conquest is a cause for celebration. It will also encourage you to keep learning. If you scold him when he does it wrong, he won't want to do it.
Do not be overwhelmed if he still does not speak
If your son still does not speak, do not be overwhelmed, each child has its own development and rhythm. As parents you can stimulate this learning and its development, but never get angry because it does not pronounce well or it is difficult for it to express itself.
If you think your child may have a speech problem do not hesitate to ask your doctor. He will know how to assess if this is the case and the measures to be taken.
Because remember… learning must be something fluid and respected.