How to Engage Your Children in Meaningful Conversation

Can talking to my child really enrich her vocabulary and raise her IQ?  Do conversations with my child create space for connection and spiritual growth? Listen in as Melanie asks Heidi to share what she's learned in her own research and work in developing the ABCJesusLovesMe curriculum and as a mom of four kiddos. Learn about the differences between "Instructional Talk" and "Relational Talk," why we need to pursue both, and how to take advantage of God-given opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with our children. Helpful Links from this Episode:ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool CurriculumPragmaticsTeachable MomentsHow to Engage... Blog PostEpisode Sponsor:  ABCJesusLovesMe.com, an educational ministry that equips adults with the materials needed to be intentional in educating children.Get connected with Parenting to Impress:Facebook Group:  /groups/ABCJLMFacebook:  /heidi.franz.2911Instagram:  /abcjesuslovesme/Subscribe to Blog & Newsletters:  forms.feedblitz.com/5r0Thanks for listening!