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Beyond the Word Gap:

 The article speaks on how “Babies develop language and literacy skills through everyday interactions with parents, family, and caregivers, and the number one way is to nurture all aspects of your  baby’s development! I chose this article due to I have twin nieces (who are sisters) experiencing motherhood for the very first time at age 25 years old. This information enlightens us of the importance of communication.

I would like to take this opportunity to share the latest news from a newsletter which, I receive from the website ZERO TO THREE.  First of all ZERO TO THREE is an nonprofit organization which, is geared to help parents, professionals well as policymakers on the importance of nurturing children as they develop, and there mission is “to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in Life”. While searching for topics I came across:  BEYOIND THE WORD GAP Language and learning Develop in Context of Early Relationships.  In the article it states the “Word Gap” is said to “Symbolize the gulf which, can separate very young child who have rich opportunities for a positive early learning experiences form those who do not”. To close the gap babies are driven to communicate with a trusted adult to let them know how one feels, think and their needs. In other words it’s about developing strong communication skills with caregivers, parents, and other family members. Also, as children’s language skills become stronger it builds their self – confidence and self – esteem which, in return it  brings on babies building close “nurturing relationships with he trusted adult  adults, which encourage babies to communicating.

 

Reference : http://www.zerotothree.org