{"product_id":"talk-to-them-early-and-often_9780807783726","title":"Talk to Them Early and Often","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book explains \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e early communication with infants and toddlers is so important and \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e to effectively talk to these young learners in a wide variety of circumstances.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalk to Them Early and Often\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea practical guide for early childhood educators, caregivers, and parents \u003c\/b\u003ewho want to harness the power of language during the most important years of brain development—birth to age 3. Early childhood educator and parent coach Cara Tyrrell explains how the way adults speak to young children not only shapes their vocabulary, but also informs their developing identity, confidence, and emotional resilience.\u003cbr\u003eReaders will \u003cb\u003elearn how the quality and intention of an adult’s words affects the young, pre-verbal brain\u003c\/b\u003e, laying the foundation for strong linguistic neural pathways, quality relationships, and independent success in school and life. Part I explores the science of receptive and expressive language development, while Part II delivers \u003cb\u003e10 linguistic guidelines and 25 intentional language strategies\u003c\/b\u003e to embed into everyday conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis practical resource includes research-backed insights, practical scripts, and vivid classroom and home-based vignettes to \u003cb\u003ehelp adults transform everyday interactions into opportunities for growth\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 10 linguistic guidelines and 25 practical strategies for educators and parents to use in daily interactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a downloadable resource guide stocked with printable resources and video examples to support immediate application across home and classroom settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShares “Teacher-to-Parent Toddler Talk Tips” to bridge communication strategies from school to home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers helpful callout sections that compare \u003ci\u003ewhat we tend to say\u003c\/i\u003e vs. \u003ci\u003ewhat we should say\u003c\/i\u003e—and why it works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes the science of language development actionable with concrete next steps and developmental points to remember at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores how adults’ words, tone, and body language shape early brain development during the “Invisible Learning Years.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cara Tyrrell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43460729733222,"sku":"9780807783726","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4051\/5174\/files\/9780807783726.jpg?v=1777654624","url":"https:\/\/www.tcpress.com\/products\/talk-to-them-early-and-often_9780807783726","provider":"Teachers College Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}