Fatherly
 
Nov 29, 2022
 
Children from wealthier homes tend to score higher on academic achievement tests than kids of poorer homes. This isn’t all that shocking — greater access to quality education, for one, is going to pull those scores way up. What is surprising is that researchers have pinpointed language development in early childhood as one of the best predictors of later school success and one of the biggest sources of educational inequality.

Why? It all has to do with exposure to words. The right words. New research shows the kinds of conversations that parents and kids have — dialogue that they found differs depending on socioeconomic standing — change the course of a child’s academic career. Here’s what those high-achieving conversations look like.
 
USING YOUR WORDS
 
Want To Raise A High-Achieving Kid? Talk Like This
 
The way you talk to kids can determine how well they do in school throughout life. But not just any conversation will do.
 
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It’s about quality, not quantity. Focus not just on what you are saying but also how you are saying it.
 
 
FURTHER READING
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39 Great Conversation Starters For Kids
How To Get A Kid To Talk About Their Day
 
 
 
 
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WORLD CUP
 
Roger Bennett On Squaring The Joy And Pain Of The World Cup
 
“This will be a surreal World Cup from a footballing perspective.”
 
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WATCH TOGETHER
 
The Best Kids Christmas Movies Streaming Right Now
 
From old-school classics to a few newer flicks, here’s your guide to holiday content.
 
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DRINKS
 
5 Great Port Wines To Enjoy This Holiday Season (Or Whenever)
 
It’s the perfect time to get on board with this British and Portuguese fortified wine, which also happens to make a great holiday gift.
 
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GROOMING
 
How To Get Rid Of Beard Dandruff For Good
 
This routine will ensure the flakes stay off your face.
 
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YOUNG READERS
 
The Confounding Science Of Children’s Literature
 
Over the past 50 years, researchers have learned a lot about the basis behind children's book-selection preferences. But there's still a lot that remains unknown.
 
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