Daily Conversation:speak 21,000 words to your preschooler daily:The idea of having a conversation with a toddler or preschooler may make some adults laugh. And it?s true that ?conversations? with young kids are different, since adults need to do most of the talking (at least at first). But research shows that carrying on a conversation ? even with babies ? is essential for a child?s language development.So what is meant by conversation" The very things that probably annoy you in adult conversations are exactly what your child needs to hear. Your conversation is going to state the obvious, be repetitive, and ask and answer your own questions. For example, if while walking down the street your child points out a truck, you can create the conversation by saying things like, ?Yes, that?s a truck. It?s a big truck. It?s a big red truck.?This might seem silly, especially if your child doesn?t respond verbally. But child development experts say it?s crucial.Research shows that young children need to hear about 21,000 words per day. The simple act of talking to kids helps them develop not just their vocabulary, but their language skills, including listening, memory, and speaking. And beyond short-term verbal skills, these early interactions increase a child?s chances of completing both high school and college. Researchers from the University of Kansas, Betty Hart and Todd Risley, found that children?s language skills at age 3 predict their language skills at age 9 o...