Toddlers Who LISTEN: Crucial Developmental Steps to Success - Part 1

Today's episode we kick off a two-part series on developing ESSENTIAL listening and understanding skills in your toddler. 

I guide you through the first five milestones crucial for fostering amazing listening abilities in your little ones.

Key Takeaways:

1. Follow NOVEL Commands:
   • Encouraging your toddler to understand and act on new instructions.
2. Follow 2-Step Directions Related to Objects:
   • Helping your child process and execute simple, sequential tasks.
3. Understand NEW Words Daily:
   • Supporting your toddler in learning an average of 9 new words per day, expanding their vocabulary.
4. Demonstrate ACTION Words on Request:
   • Teaching your child to recognize and perform action words, enhancing their comprehension.
5. Sort Objects into Categories:
   • Developing your toddler's ability to categorize and organize objects, a key skill in understanding instructions.

Discussion Highlights:

• The importance of nurturing listening skills through interactive play and everyday routines.
• The role of positive reinforcement and cheerleading in reinforcing these skills.
• How these milestones build a strong foundation for your child's neurological ability to process spoken language.
• The dangers of talking AT your toddler instead of WITH them, which can undermine their learning process.

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