Any advice would be great. We are out of ideas and just need some friendly advice how to get our daughter to communicate better to us. Please help. Thank you so much.
2007-06-18 09:56:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Lots of patience! Try different attempts, anything suggested on here may work for you or may not....every family and every situation is different...find what works best for you and your child
2007-06-18 09:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by Amy R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a two year old but I don't have any problem with her communication...she talks and talks!! But she also has an older sister who is 7 and that really makes alot of difference.
My sisters two year old is just starting to put words together and communicate better. The thing to do is have paitence and just make sure you ASK for the communication. Often when a child wants something you as the parent know what it is when they whine or make a face or something but you have to ask them to "use their words" force them to actually say the thing they want or are thinking about.
Also flash cards are fun to use with two year olds, even if they don't say the words the first few (hundred LOL) times you play with them, they will start to become more familiar and evenutally use the words.
Best of luck!!
2007-06-18 10:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Rosie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My almost 3 yr old cannot speak more then 5 words so we started to teach him sign language about 8 months ago. Before we started this he was always upset and mad becuase he could not tell us what he wanted. It got to the point where we were spending 75% of our day in temper tantrums. Needless to say, i am down to maybe one a day, he knows 140 signs, can speak 20 words and can tell me just want he wants. Potty training has been easy, going out with him in public is great because he signs what he sees. He can put 3 and 4 words together with signs. It has opened a new world for us. When we started we didnt know a sigle sign, we started to use signing time (www.signingtime.com) DVDs as a great way to teach him. They are just right for toddlers and up, my 8 yr old has even learned some. Sign language will help her as well later it is proven that kids who learn a second language are smarter, and sign is a 2nd language. Good luck
Kate
2007-06-18 11:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't fear...youngsters this age generally have concern speakme, make certain you speak in your healthcare professional...it might be a listening to challenge. ADHD are not able to and will have to no longer be identified in a little one this younger...it's usual for a 2 12 months historical to not desire to take a seat and concentrate to an complete e-book. Try the e-book "NO David" and hold studying the books even though he will get up and walks round...he would possibly come again and sit down if he thinks you are having a well time! I was once a preschool instructor for six years and feature 3 youngsters of my possess. Blessed Be!
2016-09-05 20:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reading with her and pointing out different things in the book's pictures (bird, ball, house, etc.) My mom used to read with me all the time, and we also used to sing a lot of songs together. Maybe you can do a reward system where she gets a sticker on a chart every time she uses her words to communicate, and when the line on the chart is all filled up, she gets a special treat, like ice cream or a new toy or something.
2007-06-18 10:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her like you would talk to a 5 year old...in complete sentences...no more baby talk. Start allowing her to choose things such as spoons, cups,etc. At lunch time ask her "Would you like the blue cup or the red cup?" This is the easiest way to start verbalization. If she doesn't appear to understand you can rephrase it with "Which one?" and hold the cups out to her. Don't make it too easy for her...make her say something whenever she is asked a question. Start talking to her in the car..."look at the truck, do you see the big truck?" Really any questions you can think to ask will help her to start practicing communicating.
2007-06-18 12:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When asking her something that requires a yes or no answer, answer for her...Ex: Do you want milk? "YES" (and hand it to her)...if she refuses it, pull it back and say "NO". After doing this for a while, you may want to ask her to "use her words", instead of whining or grunting at things. This helped us with my two yr old. She is now using short sentences with us. Good luck!
2007-06-18 10:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Ma'am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How aware is she? My parents/grandparents spoke to me as if I was an adult since birth. They never talked down to me or in a baby voice. They took the time to explain things and it made me love to learn. Give it a try.
2007-06-18 10:04:53 · answer #8 · answered by Sara H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋