Early On Michigan

🗣️✨ Milestone Monday ✨🗣️

At 4 years old, children are becoming strong communicators! You may notice them speaking in complete sentences, telling stories, using basic grammar, and being understood by most people. 📚💬

Every child develops at their own pace, but knowing language and communication milestones can help you feel confident—or know when to ask questions. Trust your instincts and act early if you have concerns. 💙

👉 Learn more and track milestones at CDC.gov/ActEarly—free tools for families and caregivers to support development every step of the way.

Children Growing Up with Frequent Conversation Show Stronger Language Abilities

Results from recent research showed a consistent pattern: higher screen time was associated with lower language scores, whereas greater child-adult conversational engagement was associated with higher language outcomes.

Read more at https://phys.org/news/2026-04-daily-habit-quietly-preschool-language.html