Ages & Stages

To get young children talking, we often motivate them by showing that “using your words” can get them what they want. A simple way to achieve this is through "People Play" — songs, games and activities in which the fun happens when the child interacts with another person. Enjoy some of these great ways to play and interact that will also motivate your child to request more fun. ...

At a time when most Americans feel the country’s values are deteriorating — 77 percent say the country’s moral values are declining, according to a 2018 Gallup poll — how can we raise kids who show courage when it counts? Will they have the moral courage to stand up for themselves or others? ...

Toddlers often know what they want, but are not yet able to express their wants accurately to caregivers. When tension builds and frustration mounts due to a communication breakdown, toddlers may experience a full-blown tantrum. These expert tips will help parents keep their cool while helping their child through a communication-related tantrum. ...

The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library Program is now available to every Ohio child.  Partnerships and funding have been established in each of Ohio’s 88 counties, so that all children who enroll — from birth to age 5 — can receive a free book in the mail every single month to help accelerate their development. ...

Did you know that reading aloud is the single most important thing a parent or caregiver can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning? Reading aloud stimulates language development even before a child can talk. Find out other benefits associated with reading to your child. ...

Playing with your child is an essential way to improve his or her speech, language and social skills — and this can be done with toys you likely already have at home. Learn five different toys and ways to play with your child to encourage language growth and development. ...

Everyday activities can be opportunities to expand learning — particularly for speech and language. Here are seven easy, familiar options you can do at home with your child that offer speech and language cues. ...

Feel like you’ve exhausted your go-to list of activities to keep your little ones occupied at home? We’ve created a fresh new list of the latest websites, apps, toys and simple activities you can do with your toddler or preschooler at home. ...

The key to your child's language development and learning success is using two-way communication: interacting with your child and encouraging your child to interact with you. There is no one type of communication that is right for every child, and parents should obtain as much information as possible about the various options. Find an overview of five communication choices here. ...

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