Why "Narrating" is the Most Logical Parenting Advice for Language Development
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The Simple Formula: Sight + Sound = Dictionary
If you've been looking for ways to boost and support your child's language development, I'm sure you've come across this top parenting advice:
Talk to your baby, narrate everything they do.
The logic is simple - you are the bridge between their physical experience and their mental dictionary.
The Input: Child touches a ball (Physical and Sensory registration)
The Connection: You say the word "Ball" (Auditory connection)
The Result: A new synapse is formed.
Language Milestones for the Busy Parent
To take the pressure off your shoulders, here is the basic groundwork (referencing HealthHub and SBCC.sg)"
Age 1: 1 to 3 words
Age 2: 50+ words (Expanded vocabulary)
Low-Energy Language Support (When your battery is low)
You don't need an expensive brain development center. You are the Architect of their environment. If your "Narrator Battery" is running low, try:
Singing: Switch to singing when talking feels too much, the rhythm does the teaching and you get to recharge too.
Have fun talking and communicating with your baby. Remember, quality connection is the goal.
Head over to our Podcast for an expanded discussion on this topic or go to Part 2 where we talk about the cons of over-narrating.