Fantastic Four: #4

September 22, 2008 · Filed Under Child Development, Infant Speech, Ways to improve speech · Comment 

Let’s conclude my fantastic four ways to enrich, enhance, and boost your child’s developing speech and language skills!

First, a quick review:

  1. Talk
  2. Read
  3. Sing

And now…..for the fourth one:  Use strong body language!  I bet you are wondering, “What in the world does she mean by that?”  I didn’t say strong body odor, I said strong body language! :)

I simply mean that you should use your body language to emphasize your spoken word!  Gesture, point, smile, and use eye contact.

Did you know the young babies prefer to look at the human face above all else?  The shape and contours of the human face draw the infant’s gaze to yours.  Use your eyes to obtain and maintain their attention as much as you can!

Another great way to use body language is to hold your little one close to you when talking to them.  This physical touch also engages their developing brain and gets the wiring going in the right direction! 

So, that’s it for the fantastic four…super easy,aren’t they?  And I’m telling you these go a long way in helping those communication skills become all they can be!!

We’ll talk again soon!