It’s always such a treat when your tiny tot is beginning to embrace their words. They go from attempting to express themselves
with the gurgles, and spit bubbles, to saying (or attempting to say) full words. Before long, you have this small three-foot (or so)
person running around the house babbling nonstop about everything under the sun. For the things that sparks there curiosity,
that they don’t quite have the words to babble about. Please expect their next best option- questions galore!
So, it’s grand, now that they are talking and can somewhat clearly tell you what they want, need or believe without the crying
and whining, but how can you tell whether or not you are talking to them for the best clarity?
It here that you come to that realization, “I should very well learn how to talk to toddlers…and I should learn quickly!”
During this precious stage, we see their tiny personalities develop and their feelings and emotions harnessed. It is pertinent that the line of communication is clear and open.
For the best approach during these important years of life, consider these 5 simple tactics when discovering how to talk to toddlers.
Level with your child
Literally, stoop or take a knee, to make eye-to-eye contact with your toddler. While, this is pertinent when talking to him, it is
also great when listening. It allows your toddler to understand that he has your attention, and increases the chances of actually understanding what they are being told.
Call them by name
This is pretty powerful when talking to a toddler. This technique not only works when learning how to talk to toddlers
effectively, but to anyone of any age. Call them by name. It is then clear that you are speaking to them and it also serves as another way to get their attention.
Keep it and short and sweet
It is very significant to remember this. Keep in mind, these tots are filled with energy and probably the most important thing on
their mind at any given moment is snack and Bubble Guppies. So, with that being said, always remember to keep your
communication short and to the point. If your communication is a request of some sort, try beginning the sentence with, “I want you to.” It indicates direction.
Embrace the power of positivity
Embrace the power of positivity when learning how to talk to toddlers. They are young, but vibes communicate well on every
age level. Positive vibes help reinforce positive behavior. Besides, we are aiming to instill lifelong communication tactics in our tots.
Get Confirmation
After every bit of communication, especially requests, ask your toddler to repeat what you’ve just said. If they aren’t able to do
so with ease and can’t remember it, then that’s an indicator that you may have
given them a little too much to process at once. Rethink the request and find a short, more memorable way to communicate it to your toddler. Besides, the goal is for the line of connection between the two of you to be open, clear and concise.
Written by Coran Phillip
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