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Should you be speaking Singlish to your child?Published by The Asian Parents “Auntie, want to go makan? I go chope seat, you go order first lah!” Daily life in Singapore is so steeped in Singlish that it is nearly impossible to avoid it. Youngsters address their elders as Auntie or Uncle. Kids complain about being very sian when they are bored. We pull out our lahs and sprinkle them liberally into our conversations, a multitool that can be modified for any situation. |
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9 strategies to raise a child who speaks with confidencePublished by Smart Parents As a parent, you want your child to speak confidently to their friends as well as adults, and also to be able to take part in conversations and not be afraid to express their ideas and feelings. Some parents also dream about the day when their little one is comfortable enough to speak in front of a large audience. |
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When Kids Speak With A Lisp: How To Fix ItPublished by The New Age Parents “Mummy, can I feed the ‘animalth’ at the ‘thoo’?” Does this sound familiar? If your child speaks like this, they may have something known as a lisp. A lisp usually only affects the way a child is understood slightly. However, it may have a significant effect on their “image” which can lead to all sorts of other issues. |
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8 Ways to Boost your Baby’s Speech and Language SkillsPublished by Singapore Motherhood Did you know that you can give your baby an early advantage in developing high quality speech and language skills? Experts are now saying that the number of words your child hears as an infant and as a toddler can have a huge influence on baby speech and language development. In fact, language stimulation is crucial during early development and especially throughout their first two years of life. |
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Helping Your Child Pronounce Tricky Sounds Like R, S, K And GPublished by The New Age Parents Pronunciation is considered to be the most common type of speech problem that parents notice in their children. Difficulties with language and speech can affect how your child expresses their thoughts, which can lead to other issues like low self-esteem and teasing. |