Improving vocabulary for school by reading and talking together as a family might be understood by many middle class parents, but it’s not so obvious to low income families, who may not have a middle class understanding of parenting, language development, and academic success. In the United States, we have a fast growing demographic of English Learners. The majority of … Read More
A. Providence Talks – Putting the Research into Practice
A. Providence Talks – Putting the Research into Practice A new idea is taking hold throughout America. The earlier and the more often you talk to your baby, the better. The evidence is clear. According to research conducted by Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley and published in their book, Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experiences of Young American Children … Read More