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Prompt conversation and encourage curiosity by asking your child challenging questions

Prompt conversation and encourage curiosity by asking your child challenging questions, such as:

1. What do you know how to do that you can teach to others?
2. If you could be a sound, what would it be?
3. What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
4. What do you think your life will be like in the future?
5. What is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to you?
6. Who is your best friend and why?
7. If you could choose a new name for yourself, what would it be, and why?
8. What's the coolest thing you saw someone do today?
9.  How would you change the world if you could?

All Those Questions Kids Ask
Children's curiosity causes them to actively seek information. Their desire to learn about their world leads to endless series of "why" and "how" questions.

Asking Questions Makes Kids Strong Thinkers
Encouraging your child to ask lots of questions helps her become a stronger thinker. Asking questions lets you child gain control over his world. It also teaches him to think critically.

Slow in Verbal Communication Skills
A parent is concerned about her 3 year old, who is slow in his verbal communication skills. This expert describes what a normal range of expression for a toddler is. She says the parent should encourage him to speak in full sentences and model good language use.