Help Your Baby Talk Introducing the Shared Communication Methold to Jump Start Language and Have a S

by Owens, Robert E.; Feldon, Leah

• ISBN13: 9780399529580
• ISBN10: 0399529586
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Perigee Trade

Summary

Dr. Bob Owens teaches new parents how to interpret their child's gurgles and coos-and the best ways to respond to build confidence in their babies. With illustrations and examples, he shares the proven techniques that have made him a leader in the field-enjoyable baby-parent "conversations" and games that lead to happier, brighter, more well-adjusted children. Help Your Baby Talkincludes: 15 easy-to-follow strategies for having educational "conversations" with babies A Month-by-Month Baby Development and Activity Guide for the first two years-more than 200 age-appropriate exercises, play songs, and games that grow in complexity to match the baby's development Advice on how to turn ordinary situations and parental tasks-like feedings and diaper changes-into fun learning opportunities Watchlists-to help parents know what to expect from their baby at each stage

Author Biography

Robert E. Owens, Jr., Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert on child language development and language disorders. He is Professor of Communication Sciences and Director of the Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology at the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Leah Feldon is a freelance writer, author of five top-selling books, and a longtime journalist.