Online Resources That Support Early Language Developement

The Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/resources/

The Child Mind Institute is a free online resource that provides parents and caregivers with information on topics such as developing executive functions, behavioral and self-esteem issues, and supporting language development in children. It links a number of accessible journal articles on how to improve children's learning experiences and is a great comprehensive resource for anyone seeking guidance on important developmental milestones. 

Helping Toddlers Expand Language Skills

This specific article is written by a speech-language pathologist and provides tips for encouraging kids aged 0-5 to talk and develop their language abilities.

Government of Alberta: Talk Box
https://open.alberta.ca/publications/talk-box-a-parent-s-guide-to-creating-language-rich-environments-preschool

The Talk Box was put together by speech-language pathologists for parents and caregivers of young children. Its purpose is to share ideas about creating language-rich environments for preschool children. It has everyday tips, information about language development milestones, and when and where to get help. The information is shared in the form of newsletters, activity sheets, and information sheets. 

An example of a Talk Box resource:
Toy Cards - Baby Activity Centre
These activities can be adapted for baby, toddler, and preschooler.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Online for Baby
https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/alb-en/find-help/triple-p-online-for-baby/

The Triple P is a rich resource filled with strategies, skills, and knowledge designed to help parents create a positive family learning environment. Triple P is the world’s most widely researched parenting program with hundreds of clinical trials and real-world studies to back it up. Triple P Online for Baby is an adaptation designed to help parents and caregivers prepare for and adjust to parenting a newborn or infant. 

Triple P Online for Baby is free to access in Alberta and is funded in part by the Government of Alberta.