Tots at Play

Why Your Child Isn’t Responding to Their NameQuick SummaryIf your child isn’t responding to their name, they’re usually not ignoring you. They may not yet understand that their name means “look at me” or “something is happening.”This is a skill you can teach during everyday moments.Why It HappensBusy playing / focused on something elseName doesn’t lead to anything exciting yetHearing it too many times with no responseStill learning languageWhat To Do1. Get close Don’t call from far away2. Say name once “Jaire.” → then pause (3–5 sec)3. Help if needed Tap, move into view, gesture4. Reinforce right away Smile, play, bubbles, attention👉 Teach: Name = look = something goodAvoidRepeating name over and overCalling from another roomSaying name + giving a demand right awayTry This TodayPick 1–2 moments (play, snack, routine) Say name → pause → help → rewardSmall moments = progressNext EpisodeImitation comes before speech—how to teach it through play

Worried your child isn’t talking yet? Learn why speech starts with connection, not pressure, and how simple play routines can build communication at home.Show NotesWhat you’ll learn:Speech starts before wordsPlay builds communicationHow to use modeling + pauseWhy small moments matterTry this today:Follow your child’s leadModel 1–2 words (e.g., “go,” “ball”)Pause 3–5 secondsReinforce any response