Baby Speech Development

One thing that I've come to realize as a father of an active child is to always expect the unexpected. For instance, I've always assumed that children soak up their surroundings and learn extremely quickly. What I didn't expect is that everytime my 10 month old greets people now that she's learned from us to wave and say "hi".

I've read about it in development books and on forums but actually witnessing my little girl become such a socialite is blowing me a way. Since then me and the wife are constantly working with her on her speech development and to help her progress to a gabby baby.

If your little one is quiet or you'd like to help speed along your baby's speech development here are some tips that I would give:

- Talk to your baby all the time. Talk in adult words as well. Even if it is simply walking down the hall to her room for a diaper change ask her how her day has been. You may feel a little akward but it goes miles for helping your baby develop its speech pattern.

- Encourage your babies speech. If your baby is learning the word "Dada" then make a game of it. Hide behind something and say "Where's dada" and poke your head out. Also, if your baby is asking for her bah ask her if she wants her bottle. Try and discourage you and family members from using infant words for real objects. Don't ask if she wants her "bah" unless you want her using that for the next year.

- Expose your baby to new words and gestures. If she points to something tell her what it is. I probably spend 30 minutes collectively throughout the day showing my baby pictures of mommy, daddy, the doggy, the baby, etc. We walk down the hall where the pictures are hung and she'll point to a picture and I'll say "Who is that pretty baby?".

- Expand your babies vocabulary. Lasty. Read, read, read, and read some more to your baby. Even if it is the same story back to back. It may bore you to tears but you are building new neural pathways for your baby with each pass through of the book. Besides, your baby generally will tell you when she's bored with that book and wants a new one.

Hopefully this helps to get you started or reinforces what you've already known. Your baby is a mirror image of what you do. If you are constantly quiet and watching TV or on the computer then your baby will be a recluse and quiet as well.

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Child Development - 32 Months

Parents of toddlers face an endless series of challenges. However, as the third year of life begins to unfold, it becomes increasingly easier for parents to understand their child's personality and how to deal with their individual idiosyncrasies.

By the age of 32 months, most toddlers are engaging in some form of parallel play. Parallel play refers to playing alongside another child, rather than interacting with the child in a game or other activity. Solo play also remains common at this stage, so parents should not be alarmed with the toddler engages in both solo and parallel play.

Eventually, the child will begin to form his or her own friendships. This may occur sooner rather than later depending on how much interaction the toddler has with other children his or her own age (for instance, if the child attends daycare of preschool classes). Parents should always be sure to encourage budding friendships.

One potential barrier to playtime success is bossiness. It is quite normal for toddlers at this age to be ego-centric. It is good for parents to know that this is a stage that usually passes. Still, it is important to teach the toddler about good manners and empathy. Giving the child a few simple choices can also foster a sense of control, which makes the child less likely to act out in the form of egocentric behavior.

Another new development that might occur around the age of 32 months is crybaby syndrome. Children often use crying as a form of emotional expression. This, too, is usually a phase that will pass for most children. However, some children are more sensitive than others, so this can also be an indication of the toddler's personality.

Parents of a 32-month-old should consider each change as it happens and do their best to prepare for the changes that still lie ahead.

Along with being a proud father, Joseph enjoys writing and gardening. One of his favorite web sites is Garden Harvest Supply which offers tomato plants and herb plants for sale.

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