Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-478) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Why conversation matters -- What rich talk is, and why we're missing out -- Conversations for learning: Sparking your child's lifelong curiosity -- Conversations for empathy: Fostering your child's understanding of others -- Conversations for confidence and independence: Encouraging your child to embrace challenges -- Conversations for building relationships: Cultivating your child's social skills -- Conversations for - and through - play: Promoting your child's joy and creativity -- Conversations for openness: Raising a global citizen -- Conversations for temperament: Bringing out your child's best -- The lasting value of rich talk -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index.
Summary:
A Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist provides adults with evidence-based tools and techniques to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages.
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