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Everyday Therapy: Parallel Talk for Language Development

Try parallel talk: describe what your toddler is doing, seeing or touching in short, clear phrases as it happens, then pause and wait for their response. Done little and often during play, bath or snack, this serve-and-return exchange floods your child's day with meaningful language when they are most attentive.

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One Everyday Therapy Activity for Pretend Play

One easy home activity is the "feed the teddy" game: act out feeding a soft toy with an empty spoon, then hand the spoon to your toddler so they copy and join in. Doing this for a few joyful minutes daily gently invites pretend play, language and turn-taking.

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One Everyday Activity to Help Your Toddler's Understanding

One easy home activity is "narrate-and-pause": describe daily routines in short phrases, then pause and wait for your toddler to respond, point or act. Pairing simple words with gestures during things they enjoy builds understanding far better than flashcards.

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