Parent Resource
Translating Evidence-Based Research Into Parent-Friendly Strategies
Before
Words
Before children begin to talk, they go through an important stage of development where they learn to connect, engage, and interact with others without using words. These early abilities, called prelinguistic skills, form the foundation for speech, language, and social communication.
I’ve organized these skills into three simple stages to help you understand what to look for and how to support your child in everyday moments.
3 Stages of Early Communication Development
Relationships
Matter
Children learn best through connection. Before children can communicate, regulate emotions, solve problems, or learn new skills, they need safe, supportive relationships with the adults who care for them.
In this collection of articles, you'll learn how connection influences behavior, emotional regulation, communication development, and learning.
Explore practical, research-informed strategies that help children thrive through responsive relationships, co-regulation, and everyday interactions.
