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It’s Worth the Wait! The Power of Waiting During Interactions with Your Child

You know that talking to your child is critical for their language development. But did you know that not talking sometimes is just as important? Learn more about the power of pausing and waiting during interactions with your child and what to look out for while you wait.

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Waiting with The Three Little Superpigs

It can be tempting to read a children’s book straight through without stopping. But when you carve out a bit of time to pause and wait for your child to participate, you open the door to far more learning for your child. Come along for the fun as we talk about how you can incorporate waiting with the fun book, Superpigs.

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