Overview

When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions…andthis invaluable resourcehas all the answers. When should I expect my baby’s first word Is my toddler on his way to talking soon Is my child speaking as clearly as her peers All parents end up thinking questions like these during their children’s formative years, but too few act on them, assuming the answers are too unpredictable to be certain. Time to Talk answers these questions for the curious parent. Written by an experienced speech-language pathologist and mom, this practical and proactive guide will help parents: Understand the building blocks of speech and language Monitor progress against expected milestones Enhance their child’s communication skills Spot signs of potential problems with hearing, speech, or language development Address common concerns, such as articulation, late talking, stuttering, dyslexia, etc. Foster literacy Raise bilingual children successfully Your child’s language acquisition no longer must be a guessing game for you. From baby’s first babbling to reading readiness, Time to Talk provides everything a parent needs so this vital fundamental skill doesn’t have to be left to chance.

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".."". invaluable to all parents, especially those whose children are experiencing speech and language difficulties...an incredible guide on speech and language development. "" -Eco Child's Play .."".a treasure. It gives parents the information and confidence to build the best possible foundation for their children, enabling them to learn to beautifully communicate with the world."" --Blog Critics ""An easy-to-read, straightforward guide for parents about how babies and young children learn to talk...provides a practical, insightful look at the core components of listening, speaking, and reading"" -Brooklyn Letters."

.. . invaluable to all parents, especially those whose children are experiencing speech and language difficulties...an incredible guide on speech and language development. -Eco Child's Play .. .a treasure. It gives parents the information and confidence to build the best possible foundation for their children, enabling them to learn to beautifully communicate with the world. --Blog Critics An easy-to-read, straightforward guide for parents about how babies and young children learn to talk...provides a practical, insightful look at the core components of listening, speaking, and reading -Brooklyn Letters.

-...a treasure. It gives parents the information and confidence to build the best possible foundation for their children, enabling them to learn to beautifully communicate with the world.- --Blog Critics

An easy-to-read, straightforward guide for parents about how babies and young children learn to talk...provides a practical, insightful look at the core components of listening, speaking, and reading -Brooklyn Letters.

An easy-to-read, straightforward guide for parents about how babies and young children learn to talk...provides a practical, insightful look at the core components of listening, speaking, and reading -Brooklyn Letters. .. .a treasure. It gives parents the information and confidence to build the best possible foundation for their children, enabling them to learn to beautifully communicate with the world. --Blog Critics .. . invaluable to all parents, especially those whose children are experiencing speech and language difficulties...an incredible guide on speech and language development. -Eco Child's Play

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Michelle Macroy-Higgins, Ph.D., CCC-SLP has worked as a speech-language pathologist for more than 15 years, focusing on the treatment of infants, toddlers, and young children. An associate professor in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program at Hunter College, Michelle has a M.S. in Communication Disorders and a Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is the mother of two girls. Carlyn Kolker is a freelance writer, former reporter for Bloomberg News and Reuters, and the mother of two boys.

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