Words Help Your Child Grow and Learn
From the waiting room to the exam room, our team speaks directly to your child, not just to you. Those conversations help your child feel safe and supported. They also help their brain grow.
Talking, reading, singing and playing aren’t only fun—they’re brain builders. Small moments of connection, such as answering your child’s questions or singing in the car, help build vocabulary, memory and confidence.
We’ve built Small TALK into more than 20 of our outpatient pediatric offices to create a language-rich environment at every stage. It’s not a program you have to opt in to—it’s part of how we deliver care.
Why it matters
Words and interactions are the building blocks of learning to read, solve problems and express feelings. These early skills are critical once your child enters school. The more words your child hears now, the stronger their foundation for reading and learning will be later.
We also check for hearing and vision during well-child visits. These screenings help us spot issues early because learning becomes much harder if your child can’t hear or see clearly. Sometimes, trouble seeing or hearing can be mistaken for behavior problems. That’s why early detection matters so much. We can give your child the right support from the start.
Growing with your child
We offer tools to support your child’s development beyond the doctor’s office. Learn about our language and literacy milestones to see what your child may be learning at every age, from birth to 8 years old. You’ll find activities, tips and simple ways to make learning part of your everyday routine.
Parenting comes with questions. And we’re here with answers, guidance and encouragement. Whether you’re celebrating your child’s first word or wondering if something seems off, we can help.
