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The Pre-School Learning Center was established by Joan Godfrey in 1980 to meet the needs of children of working parents in the New Rochelle area.
The school is centrally located on Eastchester Road in St. Luke’s Church.
LIC NYSDCC 836920 & NYS DOT Inspected Bus.
Age Groups
The Pre-School Learning Center serves several age groups:
2.10 to three-year-olds
Four-year-olds (Preschool)
After School program kindergarten through fifth grade
GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Hours
9:00 to 11:30
12:30 to 3:00
Full Day Program
9:00 to 3:00
Extended Hours Available
7:30 to 6:00
Universal Pre-K
12:30 to 3:00
(UPK with Full or Extended day options) Summer Session
9:00 to 12:00
Summer Session Extended Hours
8:00 to 5:00
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Love, Laughter & Learning
Since 1980 the Preschool Learning Center has offered a competitive academic curriculum consisting of math, language arts, reading, science, social & emotional life skills, music and arts & crafts. We provide programs for 2.10 year olds to 5 year olds. We have certified teachers with experience, who promote a caring, safe, and nurturing environment that encourages the success of every child. Special events include a visit from our Community Workers, a Halloween Parade, a Christmas/Hanukkah stage production and our legendary graduation show.
We have flexible schedules for working parents; half day, full day and extended hours until 6pm. Transportation is provided to and from Barnard School by the Pre-School Learning Center school bus. We also offer an After School Program for school aged children who attend New Rochelle Schools with transportation.
Please Call to make an appointment to observe a class, discuss our curriculum with one of our certified teachers and tour the school.
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Our Staff – PreSchool Learning Center
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Our Staff2021-02-13T04:33:42+00:00
Eden Bird
Administrator
30 yrs
My name is Eden Bird, AKA “Mrs. Bird”. I have been part of The Pre-School and the After School program for over 30 years. My job is Administrator and I over see our After School program. One of my greatest pleasures of being here for so long is seeing some of our earliest students now returning with their young children. I am blessed to be the mom of two sets of twin girls (all grown up) that were born and raised here in New Rochelle. My goal each and every day is to ensure the safety, security and happiness of each and every child that attends our school.
Danielle Field
Director
1999
My name is Mrs. Field and I am the Director of the Pre-School Learning Center. I have been working at the Preschool since 1999. I started here as an After School Counselor, then a Teacher’s Assistant, Teacher and finally became the Assistant Director under Mrs. Godfrey in 2006. I am mastered in Early Childhood Education, Special Education and School Building Leadership. Mrs. Godfrey opened the Pre-School in 1980. She provided a home away from home for thousands of children over the years. Sadly, Mrs. Godfrey passed away in 2018. The school continues to run under her son A.J. and his wife Joie. We are dedicated to continuing the legacy of Mrs. Godfrey as we continue to offer a safe environment of love, laughter and learning; Mrs. Godfrey’s original philosophy. The Pre-School has always been a family working atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our long standing faculty and serving generations of families throughout the community.
Lauren Vuolo
Teacher
2008
My name is Lauren Vuolo. I have worked at The Pre-School Learning Center since 2008. I am the head teacher in the full day four-year-old Pre-K class. I went to the University of Connecticut where I earned a degree in Early Childhood Education and Development. When I moved home, I began to work towards my Master’s Degree at Manhattanville College. I have my MA in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I have also continued my education earning an Advanced Certification in Literacy. Since I have begun working at The Pre-School Learning Center I have become a wife and mother of two children—a boy and a girl! I love teaching! Every day I am able to come to school and be a part of each of my students’ learning, growth, and development. I believe in a classroom community that has a balance of academics and socialization experiences. The students in my class are challenged to help them develop their skills and knowledge, but also feel nurtured enough to know it is okay to make mistakes and learn from them. The Preschool Learning Center is a wonderful family and I am privileged to be a part of it.
Caileen O’Brien-Russell
Teacher
2014
My name is Caileen O’Brien-Russell. I have been working at the Pre-School since 2014. I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Literacy Education at Lehman College. Preschool is a vital part of education. It is important to set a solid foundation as preschool sets the stage for future learning. I believe that young children learn best in a loving, warm, engaging, and fun environment. I aim to provide each child with this experience in order to foster their social, emotional, and academic growth.
Deanna Stufano
Teacher
2019
My name is Deanna Stufano. I have been working at The Pre-School Learning Center since 2019. I went to Manhattanville College where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Sociology. I am currently pursuing my Masters degree in Literacy. I believe that children learn best through experiences and incorporating each child’s interests into learning. I strive to create a nurturing and engaging environment for children to grow in while exploring all of the new things around them.
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Pre-school education – training and retraining in St.
Petersburg
20% DISCOUNT FROM 5 COURSES
Favorable prices with simultaneous registration of 5 educational programs
PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS IN 1 DAY
Accelerated preparation of documents thanks to remote technologies
FREE DELIVERY OF ORIGINALS
We will deliver original documents throughout Russia at our expense.
Training Center for Vocational Education (UTsPO) “Kupol” invites specialists to vocational retraining courses in the direction “Preschool education” . The purpose of the courses is the acquisition of professional competencies, the acquisition of new knowledge, the formation of unique skills necessary to perform work duties in the direction – “Preschool education”. Training will allow specialists to expand their area of competence, increase their income and take on new positions.
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Educator in preschool education. Psychological and pedagogical support for the development of children in the context of the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standard with the award of a qualification Educator of preschool children
Professional retraining
620 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
12 350 rubles.
RUB 7,350
45%
Methodological activity in a preschool educational organization, taking into account the Federal State Educational Standard DO
Professional retraining
500 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
10 850 rub.
RUB 5,850
45%
Methodological and organizational activities in a preschool educational organization, taking into account the Federal State Educational Standard DO
Professional retraining
500 hours
Diploma + supplement with subjects
10 8 50 r.
RUB 5,850
40%
Preschool teacher-defectologist. Organization of educational activities for preschool children with disabilities (HIA) in the context of the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standard for DO with the qualification Qualified teacher of preschool children with rejected
Professional retraining
620 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
12 350 rubles.
RUB 7,350
35%
Pedagogy and methods of preschool education with additional training in the field of teaching preschool pedagogy with the qualification Organizer-methodologist of preschool education
Professional retraining
1080 hours
Diploma + application with items
RUB 13,850
RUB 8,850
35%
Pedagogy and methods of pre-school education with additional training in the field of physical culture and health-improving activities and children’s fitness with the qualification Preschool teacher
Professional retraining
1080 hours
Diploma m + application with items
RUB 13,850
RUB 8,850
35%
Pedagogy and methods of pre-school education with additional training in the field of choreography and musical-rhythmic movement with qualification Qualification Educator of pre-school children
Professional retraining
1080 hours
Diploma + supplement with subjects
13 850 rub.
RUB 8,850
45%
Senior caregiver. Organization and methodological support of preschool education in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard with qualifications Senior educator
Professional retraining
340 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
10 850 rubles.
RUB 5 850
45%
Preschool education methodologist. Design and implementation of organizational and pedagogical activities according to the Federal State Educational Standards of DO with qualifications Organizer-methodologist of preschool education
Professional retraining
340 hours
Diploma + supplement with subjects
10 850 rubles.
RUB 5,850
40%
Musical upbringing and aesthetic development of children in the context of the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standards of Education with the qualification of Music Director
Professional retraining
620 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
12 350 rubles.
RUB 7,350
45%
Head of a preschool educational organization. Management in the field of preschool education in the context of the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standard DO
Professional retraining
340 hours
Diploma + supplement with subjects
10 850 rubles.
RUB 5,850
45%
Professional activities of a music director in a preschool educational institution (DOE)
Professional retraining
340 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
10 850 rubles.
RUB 5,850
35%
Pedagogy and methods of primary general and preschool education with qualifications Primary school teacher, preschool teacher
Professional retraining
1100 hours
Diploma + application with subjects 9000 3
RUB 13,850
RUB 8,850
35%
Pedagogy and methodology of preschool education with additional training in the field of fine arts and arts and crafts in the context of the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standard with the qualification of a teacher of preschool children
Professional retraining
1080 hours
9000 2 Diploma + application with items
RUB 13,850
RUB 8,850
45%
Preparing children for school education in the context of variable preschool education and the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standards for distance education and non-professional education with the qualification of pre-school teacher
Professional retraining
340 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
10 850 rubles.
RUB 5,850
35%
Pedagogy and methods of pre-school education with additional training in the field of pre-school education with the award of qualification Educator of pre-school children
Professional retraining
1080 hours
Diploma + application with subjects 90 003
RUB 13,850
RUB 8,850
45%
Pedagogical activities in the field of education in orphanages and boarding schools
Professional retraining
256/512/650/1120 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
RUB 10,850
RUB 5,850
45%
Pedagogical activities in preschool education and organizational support in the field of education
Professional retraining
256/512/650/1120 hours
Diploma + application with items
10 850 rub.
RUB 5,850
45%
Pedagogy, education and care of preschool children
Vocational retraining
256/512/650/1120 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
90 002 RUB 10 850
RUB 5,850
45%
Pre-school education and pedagogy
Professional retraining
256/512/650/1120 hours
Diploma + application with items
10 850 rub.
RUB 5,850
45%
Education and pedagogical activity in a preschool educational institution (preschool educational institution)
Professional retraining
256/512/650/1120 hours
Diploma + application with subjects 90 003
RUB 10,850
RUB 5,850
45%
Education and correction of speech disorders of preschool children in a speech therapy group in accordance with the Federal State Educational Standard DO
Professional retraining
256/512/650/1120 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
10 850 rubles.
RUB 5,850
45%
Education, physical training and teaching physical culture to children in preschool education
Professional retraining
256/512/650/1120 hours
Diploma + application with subjects
RUB 10,850
RUB 5,850
Curriculum
Curriculum for professional retraining course Pre-school education
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Issued documents
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They have full legal force and are accepted by all employers of the Russian Federation
After completing training in the direction of “Preschool education”, students are issued a nominal diploma and an application with subjects, in paper and electronic (scanned copy) formats. The diploma is a valid document of education in all regions of Russia and is accepted by all employers in the country. To confirm the completion of retraining, it is enough to provide a diploma from the UTSPO “Kupol”.
License of the Ministry of Education
Course description
Educational work with preschool children has fundamental differences from teaching at school. Only a teacher with the appropriate qualifications should be engaged in preparing children for school, early development and training. Modern trends in education are aimed at the earliest possible start of children’s education. Pre-school education is provided not only in kindergartens and school preparatory courses, but also in children’s institutions of additional education, in special developing schools for kids. A teacher specializing in preschool education is a sought-after and well-paid profession.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes the study of:
Psychology and pedagogy of preschool education. Conflictology. General and developmental psychology.
Principles of organization and planning of preschool education and requirements for its results in accordance with GEF DO.
Rules for the organization of a developing object-spatial environment.
Development of curiosity, speech, artistic and aesthetic taste, physical culture, social and communication skills in preschool children. Instilling the rules of a healthy lifestyle.
The use of information technology in preschool education.
Methodology of educational processes. Active and interactive methods of conducting classes with preschoolers.
Occupational health and safety. Legal support of pedagogical activity.
Who is eligible for the course
Vocational Training Center Kupol has developed a retraining program “Pedagogy of preschool education”, designed to train people regardless of their initial specialization. The course is useful for those who want to acquire a new profession, as well as for teachers working with preschoolers, educators, owners and leaders of private developmental institutions, specialists who deal with children individually. The acquired knowledge will allow to interact more effectively not only with children, but also with their parents.
Requirements for students
We invite everyone to study in the direction of “Preschool education” in St. Petersburg. To enter the courses, specialists need:
to have completed higher or secondary vocational education;
Some occupations may require prior experience in a related field.
Please note that most courses do not require relevant work experience or seniority. You can get detailed advice on the required level of education and work experience from our managers when applying or through the contact forms on our website.
Terms of study
The standard syllabus for a distance vocational training course has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the Ministry of Education. The average course duration is 256-1000 academic hours. To change the duration, it is possible to develop a personal program.
An open license obtained by the training center allows you to change the program at your own discretion: rename, add or reduce disciplines, study hours, redistribute the volume of subjects and topics.
The format of education in St. Petersburg
Russian legislation equated distance learning with traditional face-to-face, which allowed residents of remote regions to receive a better education without leaving home.
Teachers and methodologists of the UCPO Kupol, when developing the program of courses “Pedagogy of preschool education”, initially focused on distance learning using Internet technologies. Students are provided with access to all necessary literature and reference materials.
After listening to a course of lectures and passing the control, the graduate receives a diploma of the established form. The validity of the diploma is not limited. On the day of the end of the course, an electronic copy is sent to the email, later by the Russian Post – the original.
If a prospective employer has any questions about the training they have completed when applying for a job, they can be sent directly to the Kupol UTsPO. Official information on the terms of study and the grades received by the graduate, subjects and the number of study hours will be promptly provided.
Required documents for training
To apply for training, you must provide documents:
Completed application for training in the selected program
Details of the organization for invoicing and drawing up an agreement
Scan of employee diplomas
Employee’s work book
Application for professional retraining
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List of documents and instructions for filling out an application
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LEAVE A REQUEST ON THE SITE
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WE PREPARE A CONTRACT AND INVOICE
The contract spells out the guarantees and obligations of the training center
WE SEND A SCAN IN 1 DAY
We issue scanned documents and send the originals by mail
INTRODUCED TO THE FIS FRDO REGISTER
Information about students must be entered in the FIS FRDO register
PROVIDE TRAINING MATERIALS
Methodological materials prepared by the training center, training takes place on the online platform
FREE DELIVERY OF ORIGINALS
We will deliver original documents throughout Russia at our expense.
FAQ
Can I buy a diploma of retraining?
Can I buy a diploma of retraining?
Only scammers offer to buy a diploma. It is also impossible to undergo retraining without having a diploma of higher or secondary specialized education. You can buy a retraining course, quickly complete distance learning and get a diploma of retraining for the desired profession.
How to check the authenticity of a professional retraining diploma?
How to check the authenticity of a professional retraining diploma?
To check the issued documents, any interested person or employer can go to the site and fill out the form.
The answer will be sent on the official form of the training center to the specified email address.
You can also check the issued documents in the unified register of the Ministry of Education (FRDO).
When can I get professional training? Is it mandatory or only optional?
When can I get professional training? Is it mandatory or only optional?
Mandatory retraining, unlike advanced training, is not provided for by law. However, it is worth retraining and getting a diploma if at work you perform the duties of a specialist without the appropriate qualifications. In some cases, during the checks, troubles and misunderstandings can arise.
How many hours can retraining take?
How many hours can retraining take?
Depending on the profession. As a rule, 500 hours, but there are courses designed for 250. Check with managers for the duration of the required course.
I had a break in my work experience – 5 years, do I need to undergo retraining in my specialty?
I had a break in my work experience – 5 years, do I need to undergo retraining in my specialty?
As a rule, in such a situation, advanced training courses are held in order to obtain up-to-date information on the changes that have taken place in the profession. Retraining is needed if you want to change the type of activity.
Where can I see the diploma number to verify the document?
Where can I see the diploma number to verify the document?
The number of the diploma is indicated on the left side of the document under the word “Diploma”.
Do you help with employment?
Do you help with employment?
Yes, we cooperate with more than 250 enterprises throughout Russia and help candidates with and without work experience find jobs from scratch.
Our specialists will be able to select and offer you a choice of vacancies for your request and experience.
What are the guarantees that I will pay for the training and I will not be deceived?
What are the guarantees that I will pay for the training and I will not be deceived?
Firstly, the UCPO “Kupol” has all the necessary documents, including licenses for the right to conduct educational activities. All documents can be checked on the official websites of the regulatory authorities in the relevant registers.
Secondly, when buying a course, a contract is concluded with the listener, in which all the conditions and obligations are clearly stated. In case of any violations of agreements by the educational institution, you can contact the administration and resolve the issue: return the money or otherwise resolve the problems that have arisen.
The Training Center values its business reputation, so it always meets the needs of the audience and avoids conflict situations, any issues are resolved promptly and by mutual agreement.
What is a sign of fraud and should alert other educational institutions:
Excessively low price of courses. The work of qualified teachers and methodologists must be paid, this justifies the price.
Payment is proposed to be made to dubious details, including to a private person. Only an audited company or individual entrepreneur can obtain a license for educational activities.
Demand to pay extra for additional services or expenses in the course of training with the threat of termination of the contract in case of refusal.
Before transferring money for tuition, carefully read the agreement, ask for a license, make sure that it is issued by the organization that is offered to pay and whose details are specified in the agreement.
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Guarantees of education at the UCPO Kupol
Entry into the register of data on received documents on training
You can always confirm your training with us if required by the employer or inspection authorities, as well as restore documents in case they are lost or damaged.
Conclusion of an agreement for the provision of educational services
We work only under a contract that clearly spells out the obligations of our training center to applicants.
As a result of training, documents of the established form are issued
Each student receives a diploma or certificate of the established form, which are valid throughout the territory of the Russian Federation.
Distance learning without interruption from work
We implement the learning process using remote access technologies. At the same time, the specifics of the method of obtaining knowledge are not displayed in the final papers and the diploma.
We offer discounts for multiple programs.
For legal entities and individuals there is a favorable system of discounts. If you need to issue several packages, please contact our managers, we will provide a special offer
Flexible tuition payment options
There are several options for paying for tuition in the UCPO “Kupol”: cash on delivery, payment by bank details or online, through state-owned secure payment systems.
Training center “Sphere of OT” conducts training for kindergarten teachers
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Please note that the level of qualification of teachers of preschool educational institutions must comply with the requirements of Professional Standard 01. 001 “Teacher (pedagogical activity in the field of preschool, primary general, basic general, secondary general education)”.
If the direction (specialty) of basic education of kindergarten teachers is not included in the enlarged group “Education and Pedagogical Sciences”, they need to master the professional retraining program.
Training center “Sphere of OT” conducts recruitment in groups of training for an additional professional program of professional retraining
with the qualification
REZHDENIA”
The training program is drawn up taking into account the requirements of the new Procedure for organizing and implementing educational activities for the main general educational programs – educational programs for preschool education (approved by Order of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation dated July 31, 2020 No. 373) and the Federal State Educational Standard for Preschool Education (as amended and supplemented) dated January 21, 2019G. ).
The scope of the program is 504 academic hours. As part of the retraining, students will study the following topics:
Basics of general pedagogy
Fundamentals of General Psychology
Developmental psychology (preschool age)
Preschool pedagogy in the context of the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standard DO
Legal framework for preschool education in the Russian Federation
Theory and technology of speech, mathematical, artistic, physical, cognitive, social and communicative development of preschool children
organization of pre-school preparation of children.
Based on the results of training, a diploma of professional retraining is issued, an appendix to the diploma and an extract from the protocol of the attestation commission.
Documents required for admission – a passport and a document on education (secondary vocational or higher).
11 Best Guard Dog Breeds For Families With Children
Are you looking for guard dog for your family home with children?
You may be looking for a medium-to-large dog with a watchful temperament, underlying desire to protect the home but capable of mixing with children.
There are some dog breed that probably come to mind such as German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers – but there are some other good choices too.
Before we go any further, we need to point out that you should never leave a dog alone unsupervised with children irrespective of breed or temperament.
In this article, we’ll hear from a number of different experts, ranging from experienced dog owners to pet behaviorists, veterinarians to dog trainers.
With the introduction complete, let’s take a look at the best guard dog breeds for families with children.
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Great Pyrenees
Great Pryrenees (Photo: Adobe Stock)
I would generally recommend families with young children avoid higher-intensity guard dog breeds like German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, or Dutch Shepherds. Instead, I would recommend something with a more mellow temperament such as a livestock guardian breed like a Great Pyrenees. This large breed makes an excellent watch dog with its deep, intimidating bark. They will not only provide an excellent visual deterrent against crime, they are known to grow very attached to their families and may tolerate the antics of young kids better than more intense guardian breeds. Pyrenees make great guardians for your family, as well as for your home and property.
Suggested by Josh Snead, CEO Of Rainwalk Pet Insurance
Boxers
Boxer dog (Photo: Adobe Stock)
The Boxer enjoys being with its family despite being instinctive guardians. Their craving for human affection, particularly from children, is one of the breed’s most noteworthy personalities. In addition, they are tolerant, passionate, and loyal with children, but also protective, making this breed a popular choice for families. They are always on the lookout for any potential danger or intruder, making them an excellent guard dog for families with children. The Boxer does not require much grooming, but it does require daily exercise.
Suggested by Aaron Rice, Dog Trainer At Stayyy
American Bulldogs
American Bull Terrier (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Known for their gentle demeanor and large presence, these gentle giants have the ability to integrate into a family setting seamlessly. American Bulldogs are affectionate, loving, intelligent and hard working – making them the perfect fit for a family protection dog.
Suggested by William Ellinger, Co-Founder And Head Trainer Of Integrity K9 Services
Giant Schnauzers
Giant Schnauzer (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Giant Schnauzers make incredible protection dogs, especially in houses where allergies are a concern. Their non-shedding and hypoallergenic coats ensure that you won’t have to sacrifice comfort for protection. For hundreds of years, Giant Schnauzers have been used as protection, guard, police and detection dogs. They are loving and gentle, yet able to protect the entire family at a moment’s notice.
Suggested by William Ellinger, Co-Founder And Head Trainer Of Integrity K9 Services
Czech Shepherds
Czech Shepherd (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Czech Shepherds are beautiful, large shepherds with incredible smarts and fierce loyalty. They bond easily with their family and love to work. Czech Shepherds have a keen sense of emotion and are able to decipher human emotion easily. This makes them empathetic dogs that will comfort family members in times of stress as well as protect in times of danger.
Suggested by William Ellinger, Co-Founder And Head Trainer Of Integrity K9 Services
German Shepherds
German Shepherd lying down (Photo: Adobe Stock)
In my opinion, the German Shepherd is the best guard dog for families with children. It originates from Germany and it was bred as a herding dog. Nowadays, it’s one of the most popular dogs in the USA due to the fact that it can be trained to work as a police dog, military dog, guide and assist the handicapped, etc. The German Shepherd is a very intelligent and energetic dog which means it learns quickly and you can do lots of activities with him. It’s not very friendly with other dogs, but it makes a terrific family dog that likes spending time with children and has the ability to protect your family and your home.
Suggested by Cliff Thomas, Editor At DogFoodPoint
Bullmastiffs
Bullmastiff (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Bullmastiffs are another great choice for guard dogs for families with children. They are small, but they can still be an incredible threat to intruders. They have an innate sense to understand who belongs to the property and bark accordingly.
Suggested by Leonardo Gomez, Founder At Try Run Ball
Great Dane
Great Dane (Photo: Adobe Stock)
This dog breed is known for its huge size, and makes for an excellent guard dog as they are intimidating and intelligent. However, they are gentle giants, and do very well with families that have children, especially as they are very loving and loyal. The only warning I give is that due to their size they can accidentally knock a child over when excited!
Suggested by Jacquelyn Kennedy, Founder And CEO At PetDT
Doberman
Doberman (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Originally bred in 1860 by a German tax collector, Dobermans are one of the finest security dog breeds. With a sleek and muscular build, this medium-sized dog is useful for several dog sports, military, and police activities. We give bonus points for the breed’s loyalty.
Suggested by Paul Andrews, Canine Expert And Founder At The Upper Pawside
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are amazing dogs for families with children. Their instinct is to guard and protect, hence, they’re commonly referred to as a ‘nanny’ dog. They are extremely loyal and will treat children as one of the pack to be on the look out for at all times. While they are protective of their ‘family’, they generally won’t express aggression to threats unless provoked, making them excellent guard dogs and family dogs.
Suggested by Melissa Smith, Former Dog Trainer, Canine Expert And Content Manager At Raw & Fresh
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Caucasian Shepherd Dog (Photo: Adobe Stock)
At first glance, this dog looks scary and you might not want him anywhere near your kids. But if you have a yard where he can enjoy and spend time, you will get the best possible family guard dog.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog is way too gentle, loving, and affectionate with children. Do not let his gigantic size scare you. Plus, they are amazing guard dogs. They set the boundaries, and anyone trying to cross the line, will hear a loud roar and bark that will make them think twice.
Suggested by Aleksandar Mishkov, Editor Of The Daily Tail
Best Dog Breeds For Home Security
We refer to dogs as (hu-)man’s best friends because they’ve been protecting us and our livestock for thousands of years. And while many of today’s pet parents just want companionship, some still look for a dog that can keep them and their family safe. But due to a large variety of breeds, not every dog is up for the job. Some are too friendly and will happily welcome a stranger into their home (think golden retriever), some are fierce but not exactly intimidating (think Chihuahua). So which breeds (or mixes thereof) make good guard dogs? StudyFinds researched the best dog breeds for home security to find out.
Most Americans (52%) just don’t feel safe, according to a recent poll. In addition to a nagging feeling of unease when out and about, nearly half of respondents also worry about their safety when home alone (42%) and avoid living on the ground or first floors of apartment buildings out of fear of home invasions (45%). The leading safety measures Americans take to protect themselves in their homes are buying security systems and getting a dog.
While security systems can be a deterrent, they aren’t able to physically defend you. In case of a break-in, you can only hope help will arrive in time. A guard dog on the other hand deters and protects. Dog ownership improves security on a larger scale as well: Neighborhoods with more dogs experience less crime — including murder and assault, researchers from the Ohio State University found. Their study results suggest that more people walking their dogs puts more “eyes on the street,” which discourages criminals from committing both violent and non-violent crimes.
Now, before you run to the next kennel, please be aware that every guard dog needs lots of training, no matter what the breed (mutts can make great guard dogs, too!). Of course this applies to all dogs, but a guard dog without proper training can turn aggressive (which is not the same as protective!) and is a liability and a safety risk. Also don’t forget that every dog needs love and affection — even dogs with jobs. With that in mind, please check out our list of the best dog breeds for home security. StudyFinds reviewed the breed recommendations by experts from ten different websites to find the top five guard dogs. Got any feedback? Please let us know in the comments.
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1. German Shepherd
Close your eyes and think: “home security dog.” Your brain likely comes up with the picture of a German shepherd. Unsurprisingly, ten out of ten experts recommend this breed for home security, as they are “gentle family pets and immensely courageous — unafraid to put themselves in danger to save a loved one, as many of them do as police and military dogs,” says Care.com.
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The highly intelligent breed is the top guard dog for several dog experts, including the ones at Canine Journal: “German Shepherds, in our opinion, top the list of best family guard dogs due to their natural instincts to listen, learn, and obey. They are both menacing in their appearance, and loving in their nature, but will respond to a command at any moment’s notice. They have thick fur, which makes them respond well to colder temperatures, and it adds to their toughness. They are very understanding of their homes, and will be wary of intruders. They have fantastic size and can take down any sized human without much trouble.”
“A favorite of the police, these dogs are easy to train, fiercely loyal, have great stamina, and are great under pressure,” knows PetsRadar. “Not only that; they make wonderful pets who love to play with toys. […] So as well as a great guard dog, a German Shepherd is also a brilliant friend.”
2. Rottweiler
Rottweilers are also excellent guard dogs and their “deterrent factor” may be even higher than a German Shepherd’s. These guys are massive! But while they look scary, they are affectionate with their people, as well as versatile. “There is apparently no limit to the jobs they can perform, like herding and carting to name a few. Tire them out enough and they may even pop a squat in your lap,” writes Care.com.
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However, they are not as family-friendly as German shepherds and may be not the best choice for homes with young children; partially due to their strong build, but also because of the breed’s other traits. “The Rottweiler, if not properly trained, is too aggressive of a breed to have around small children,” cautions Canine Journal. Of course intensive training is non-negotiable with any large dog, especially in a family setting, and Canine Journal walks it back a bit after their warning. “The Rottweiler is great with families if brought up properly, and even small children are safe under the right conditions. Their intelligence can make them very obedient and despite their aggressive snarl, these dogs are very loving and ready-to-please animals.”
Wag! seems less concerned about mixing “Rotties” with kids: “The Rottweiler was bred to guard cattle and the family, and with their size of about 100 pounds, they can be ferocious beasts when they need to [be]. However, they still know how to be lovable pets and understand when it is time to be gentle and sweet with kids and other animals.”
3. Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is another “classic” protective breed that, fun fact, originates in Germany, just like the German Shepherd and the Rottweiler. This breed got as many experts’ recommendations, but their fearsome image combined with their athleticism secured them the third spot (except for families with children; more on that later). “Their reputation and name precedes them as the ultimate guard dogs,” writes security equipment provider Kuna on their blog. “Intelligent, determined, loyal, fearless, and vigilant, […] Doberman[s] have been serving as the notorious guard dogs in Germany since the late 19th century. Their muscular stature allows for high speed and endurance, as well as effective attacks when imperiled by threatening strangers.”
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Reader’s Digest also thinks highly of these dogs: “One of the best guard dog breeds, the Doberman is a sleek, powerful, fearless, and fast dog. Considered the fifth-smartest dog breed in the world, it is loyal in protecting its people and always alert. Dobermans also bark a lot. If they need to, they will take a threat seriously, pinning an intruder against the wall or cornering it until humans take charge. When they’re off duty, Dobermans can be big-time goofballs. They have high energy needs and make great running companions.”
Unfortunately, like Rottweilers, these dogs are also not necessarily great for homes with young children, as Canine Journal (again) points out. “The breed is very alert and cautious of people it is not familiar with, but will respect the command of their owner and this makes them great for protecting families.” But “they should be raised in the household with children and not brought into a house with small children after they are puppies.”
4. Bullmastiff
For a “gentle and loving” family protector, consider the bullmastiff, suggests Canine Journal. “The Bullmastiff has excellent instincts and thrives in family settings, as they learn quickly who their ‘pack’ is and will do everything they can to protect it. They are very aware of everything going on around them, and their intimidating look makes them a great choice at fending off intruders without putting your children at risk. […] To get the most out of this breed, it should be raised early with the family and trained constantly through its growing stages. With that being said, once it is familiar with its home and who its family is, this breed is gentle and loving, and will do great at being a part of your family.”
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Safe for families, dangerous for burglars: If worse comes to worst, this dog is a force to be reckoned with! “You’ve probably heard of the phrase, ‘his bark is worse than his bite.’ This may be true for many dog breeds, but the same can’t be said for the Bullmastiff. This breed has the highest amount of bite force of any dog at 552 pounds per square inch – that’s around three times higher than the average dog,” knows PetsRadar.
According to Kuna, Bullmastiffs are a great guard dog choice for families if you can handle their size (and their appetite) — they only have one downside: “Bullmastiffs are highly defensive of strangers due to their unbounding love and affection for the family. An average Bullmastiff weighs around 150 pounds, making it capable of taking down humans of larger builds. […] The only hitch to keeping a Bullmastiff is coming to grips with their perpetual slobbering.”
5. Akita
If you’re looking for a dog that would 100% die for you and don’t mind making some social sacrifices in return, meet the Akita. These dogs are natural born protectors. “Akitas are one of the most loyal dog breeds. Bred for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan, this courageous and alert breed is naturally suspicious of strangers. Akitas will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no [guarding!] training,” mentions The Spruce.
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But while they may need little encouragement to guard, Akitas are serious working dogs and can’t just be thrown into the “family mix,” as Kuna explains. “The fearless and bold Akita is a breed that deserves the utmost praise and respect. […] Akitas are famous for their strong protective instincts, intense suspicions of other animals and strange people, and their rigid loyalty to only their owner families makes them one of the worthiest companions to men. […] However, here’s a word of warning; Akitas do not cohabitate well with other animals. In addition, their loyalty and trust can only be earned by an experienced and firm owner. So, this breed is to be steered clear of if you have never had a dog before.”
Reader’s Digest seconds this: “This stocky, curly-tailed Japanese mountain dog is revered in its native country as a symbol of good health and long life, according to the [American Kennel Club] AKC. Akitas are fiercely protective by nature […] Typically, they bark only when there’s a really good reason […]. Akitas can be aggressive with other dogs and need to be socialized early on to interact appropriately with them as well as with people.”
Note: Always thoroughly research any dog breeders to avoid obtaining a dog with health or behavioral issues or supporting a puppy mill. This applies to all dog breeds. In addition, purebred dogs can be prone to specific health issues. Be sure to read up on any breed you are considering.
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Sources:
Good Housekeeping
Reader’s Digest
The Spruce
PetsRadar
Care.com
Woman’s Day
Kuna Systems
Country Living
Wag!
Canine Journal
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Top 10 best guard dogs for guarding a private home
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Top 10 best guard dogs for guarding a private house
Many people have four-legged pets to protect their yard or apartment from ill-wishers. Having a guard dog, you can not worry about your accommodation on vacation or on a business trip.
But what kind of dog to choose for protection? After all, there are so many breeds of dogs in the world.
Tenth place – Giant Schnauzer
Dogs of this breed are easily trained and quickly memorize all commands. Despite the good-natured appearance of the pet, the Giant Schnauzers perfectly guard their owner and his home. Having such a dog, not a single thief will get into the yard or apartment.
Giant Schnauzers get along well with other animals and small children.
Ninth place – Moscow watchdog
Despite the fact that this breed of dog was bred relatively recently, it has already won the trust of many people. The main feature of the Moscow guard dogs is their size – these dogs are huge and look intimidating. The Moscow watchdog is not just an excellent guard, but also a devoted friend. There are never any problems with dogs of this breed.
Eighth place – Alabai
This breed of dogs is good guards, but difficult “students”. Alabai is difficult to train and rarely listens to the owner. In order to never have problems with a dog of this breed, it should be started only by the person who easily finds a common language with each dog.
Seventh place – Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Caucasians are unpretentious, keeping a dog of this breed is very easy. The look of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is not just awesome, at the sight of this dog – not a single thief will even try to get into the yard or apartment. However, despite their formidable appearance, Caucasians are very friendly and loyal to their owners. Naturally, like any dog, the Caucasian Shepherd needs to be trained and taught, otherwise problems may arise with it.
Sixth place – Doberman
Doberman is an excellent house guard dog. This breed belongs to the office, so these pets are very smart and quick-witted. The house is supervised by a Doberman and never receives unwanted guests. Having such a dog, you can not worry about the safety of money and other valuables. In addition to guarding abilities, the Doberman is an excellent companion and true friend.
Fifth place – Cane Corso
Cane Corso is a very expensive and rare breed of dog. Animals of this breed are very kind, well-mannered and patient. But when it comes to the life and health of the owner, the Cane Corso turns into a ferocious beast that can tear anyone apart. That is why this breed of dog is suitable for guarding an apartment and a private house.
Fourth place – Boxer
Boxer is a very strong and strong dog. He quickly remembers all the commands and always obeys the owner. This breed of dog is popular all over the world, and very often, these dogs are started as a guard.
Boxer gets along well with children and other pets, he will always be a true friend and an excellent bodyguard.
Third place – Rottweiler
Dogs of this breed are very kind and attentive to children and other household members. Rottweilers are easy to train and quickly learn new information. Due to the calm nature, the Rottweiler can be kept both in the apartment and in the house. This breed of dog is very easy to care for.
Second place – Staffordshire Terrier
Some people think that Staffords are mean and unbalanced dogs. However, this is not entirely true, or rather, not at all. The nature of the Staffordshire Terrier depends directly on education. If you properly raise a dog, then it will be a good friend and even a “nanny” for children. As a guard dog, the Staffordshire Terrier is ideal. Dogs of this breed do not like and do not perceive strangers.
First place – German Shepherd
This dog breed is one of the most popular and widespread. German Shepherds live both in a private house and in apartments. For protection, such a pet is perfect. Germans are very smart and quick-witted, they are easy to train and quickly remember commands. The German Shepherd is not just an excellent guard dog, but also a true friend for many years.
Choosing a good guard dog is not difficult, the most important thing is to choose the one that which you will like.
05/14/2020
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28 Best Guard Dog Breeds In The World – Dog Breeds?
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Guard dogs have a natural instinct that helps them protect their territory, home and family. Guard dog breeds are a certain type, character and reactions of animals. They are dedicated, alert, strong and fearless. The peculiarity of these dogs is not only that they will bark and warn you about the arrival of guests, but that they intuitively understand and know how to protect from a dangerous situation.
In everyday life, guard dogs, as a rule, are unpretentious, but at the same time they are demanding on the regularity of physical and intellectual stress. Most breeds are recommended to confident, experienced dog breeders with a strong character.
Many breeds were bred specifically as guards of human property and as guard dogs for livestock. In recent decades, the number of domestic guard dogs has grown. Trained guard dogs follow human commands, are able to work in various capacities and act as a faithful companion.
Watchdog breeds are distinguished by their independent disposition and the ability to quickly make independent decisions to counter possible threats. For this reason, the possession of such animals requires an understanding of the working functions of the dog, an authoritative position and sufficient training from the person.
28 best guard dog breeds
1. Akita Inu
Loyal, dignified and courageous dog of Japanese origin. The imposing dog is wary of strangers, often intolerant of other animals, but will happily share his outgoing and affectionate nature with family members. Dogs of the Akita breed are considered not only protectors for humans, but also symbols of happiness in the house. Akita Inu are strong-willed dogs with an independent character, they need professional consistent training. A large and independent dog will be a devoted friend to the owner.
Akita Inu guard dog always stands up for those he loves. The American Akita guard dog continues the guard dog tradition. The tall and large American Akita appeared as a result of selection and further breeding of the Japanese Akita Inu. The American “version” is larger and more trainable. With some difference in size and temperament, both breeds are famous for their guard and sentry qualities.
2. Alabay
Strength, power, analytical mind and independence are qualities that help Alabay to be ideal defenders. Without unnecessary aggression towards strangers, guard dogs of the Alabai breed are always ready to defend themselves. At the same time, a large and strong dog has a subtle nature. In training, it is worth using confidence in combination with positive parenting methods. An experienced person with pronounced leadership qualities should be engaged in the training and education of Alabaev.
3. Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Kangal)
Kangals – muscular and agile dogs are considered recognized protectors of the family and guardians of human property. Smart and patient dogs, when properly socialized, demonstrate a calm and affectionate disposition. They are quick and decisive when someone encroaches on their territory or master’s property. The nature of the dog is dominant and demanding, the owner in relation to the pet will have to prove himself as a strong leader.
4. Airedale Terrier
Hardy and intelligent dog combines hunting and watchdog qualities. An energetic and emotional Airedale Terrier requires an owner with a strong willed character for education. A properly educated dog is friendly and energetic, always ready to stand up for himself and for the owner. Airedales are not conflicted, but they are jealous of their things and vigilantly guard their territory.
5. Appenzeller Sennenhund
A lively, energetic and confident Swiss shepherd dog is distinguished by reliability and fearlessness. Suspicious of strangers. The appearance of a stranger in the visibility zone will be reported by a loud bark. They say about Appenzellers that “these watchdogs cannot be bribed.” Developed intelligence makes good students out of dogs. Early and prolonged socialization is necessary to form a stable temperament, to prevent excessive suspicion or caution. Strong-willed Appenzeller Mountain Dogs require a confident owner and high exercise needs.
6. Australian Shepherd (Aussie)
The Aussie, a dog breed that accompanied westward migrating Europeans, was developed in California. American dog breeders in breeding emphasized versatility, sharp intelligence and a strong guard instinct. The medium-sized dog is a classic example of a ranch dog, with a life closely tied to that of a cowboy.
Many “Australians” are territorial and will selflessly protect the property of the owner and attack the one who encroaches on it. It should be noted that Australian Shepherds are surprisingly smart and able to “defeat” an unsuspecting owner. Uncontrolled possession and lack of proper dog training can cause serious difficulties.
7. Beauceron
Energetic and dashing defender – this is how the owners call Beauceron. At the same time, the dog is an intelligent and sensitive companion for a person. The powerful Beaucerons have a dominant character, these are not dogs for novice owners. Well-trained and socialized Beaucerons make well-balanced watchdogs and guardians, especially for small and protective family members.
8. Black Russian Terrier
Muscular dog from the Siberian lands was bred for protection and protection. The Black Russian Terrier is known for its courage, confidence and intelligence. A large, heavy-boned dog for its size, it moves quickly. Coarse black coat protects the dog in different climatic conditions. Given the physical strength and power of the dog, you need to control all its reactions, including in relation to other people and dogs.
9. Flanders Bouvier
The Bouvier de Flandres is known as an intelligent and hardworking all-rounder. At the same time, he is an ideal watchman and guard of private households. Initially, Bouviers were used to guard cattle, hence their unspoken name – “cow shepherd from Flanders.” Many owners note the impeccable character and huge heart of their pets. Strong-willed, powerful and robust dogs do best with confident owners who can devote enough time and space to them.
10. Boxer
Bright and bold Boxers are a popular service and guard dog breed. The movements of a muscular boxer are similar to those of an athlete. The patient nature and playful optimistic disposition of the dog allows her to communicate well with children. Boxers are excellent family dogs and fearless, quick-witted watchdogs. They say about boxers that they are “intellectuals who are in no hurry to get into a fight.” But when it comes to attack, the boxer is concentrated to the maximum, trying to knock the opponent down or fixing the grip with his teeth, as his ancestors once did.
11. Bullmastiff
Watch dog, obtained by crossing a mastiff and a bulldog, looks like a muscular big guard. Dogs show obedience at home and fearlessness in dangerous situations. The strong Bullmastiff is alert, confident protector and intelligent family companion. Dogs are devoted to their family and neutral with house guests. They are very wary of strangers, they do not tolerate familiar attitude towards themselves. You need to start socializing and training your puppy early, while he is small and can be controlled.
12. Canaan Dog
The national dog of Israel and one of the oldest breeds. Historically, the Canaan dog has been a reliable livestock guardian and guardian of the owner’s property. Dogs have developed the functions of a defender and quick reaction. Sturdy and agile, Canaans are well suited to active owners, and their endurance will appeal to hikers and runners. A passive owner is not suitable for a smart, confident dog. Early training, proper socialization, and a dominant owner are key factors in owning a Canaan dog.
13. Cane Corso
Noble intelligent dog Cane Corso is an incomparable protector. The name of the dog dates back to ancient Roman times and translates as “bodyguard dog”. An impressive size, a large head, a watchful look and muscles throbbing under a short coarse coat immediately say that you have a serious dog in front of you, with a focus on protection. The Cane Corso has a territorial instinct, they are always loyal and want to please their people. As with other large dogs, proper training and early communication with people and other dogs is essential for the Cane Corso.
14. Caucasian Shepherd Dog
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a serious bodyguard dog that should never be taken lightly. Dog breeders note the friendliness of the “Caucasians”, but only the owner and the closest people manage to know him. The rest of the dog tends to be distrustful. Most often, representatives of the breed are used as guard dogs and companions. With the likelihood of a threat to itself or a person, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog shows courage, fearlessness and cruelty. At the same time, the dog demonstrates a gentle, kind nature and devotion towards his family.
15. Doberman Pinscher
Doberman pinschers are called “nobles” among dogs for their magnificent physique and sharp intelligence. Well-trained Dobermans conscientiously serve in security structures and patrol services. Fearless and alert, the breed is one of the best guard dogs. Dobermans recklessly protect the territory and show a protective instinct towards humans. In relation to suspicious strangers, dogs can show aggressive behavior.
16. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Terriers are distinguished by indomitable courage, high intelligence, stable disposition and perseverance. The ancestors of the dog participated in bull-baiting and dog fights, where they won the glory of pugnacious brawlers. Further breeding has transformed the muscular agile terrier from a former gladiator into a loyal companion with a special patient attitude towards children. The fighting instincts of the Stafford determine the need for proper socialization and early communication with other dogs in order to avoid aggressive behavior in the future.
17. Belgian Shepherd
The versatile Belgian Shepherd shows intelligence, courage and devotion to man. Affectionate and friendly dog is jealous of the attention of his family members. Protecting a person and the property of the owner is included in the list of characteristic “pedigree” qualities of a dog. The Belgian Shepherd always shows a vigilant attitude towards strangers, without fear or aggression. Representatives of the breed are not inclined to show cruelty and attack unreasonably.
18. Rhodesian Ridgeback
Representatives of the South African Rhodesian Ridgeback breed are dogs of great strength, dedication and courage. They are loyal friends, ready to protect those they trust. The dog’s behavior style can be called “intelligent”, without shyness or aggression. Dogs have been the protector of farmers and hunters since the beginning of breeding in South and Central Africa. In relation to strangers, the dog shows aloof behavior. With members of his family, he is loyal and noble, but never forgives abuse.
19. Rottweiler
Rottweilers are said to look at the world with confidence and aloofness. A well-bred dog will be courageous without aggression. The dog has a highly developed territorial instinct, for the use of which in a positive way, early socialization is necessary. The protective instinct grows in Rottweilers as they mature. But strangers should not come to the house where the Rottweiler lives without warning.
The dog will not necessarily bite the guest, but it may well drive him into a corner and hold him until you arrive. Given the dog’s tendency to dominate, the goal in training is to initially achieve a high level of obedience.
20. Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiffs look impressive and intimidating. An adult dog can weigh up to 80 kilograms. Representatives of the breed are said to be high-class watchdogs. Giants with thick hair behave calmly and gently in the house. In relation to strangers, the dog behaves aloofly wary. Despite the external massiveness, the dog will deftly respond to any threats if necessary. In order to avoid the development of suspicion and isolation for representatives of the breed, early socialization is extremely important.
21. Miniature Schnauzer
Energetic barbel – standard schnauzer – a medium-sized dog. The standard schnauzer is classified as a dog “classic”. They make excellent family companions, helpers and vigilant watchdogs. In the past, merchants used schnauzers to protect their wagons on long journeys. Hardy and reliable dogs did not take up much space, but if necessary, they could be ferocious and warn of danger in a loud voice. Insight and intelligence have allowed the standard schnauzer to gain a reputation as a reliable watchman.
22. Chow Chow
The oldest breed of dog was bred as a guard and protector. A powerful compact body and a deep, slightly distant look give the animal a slightly “snobbish” expression. Chow Chows are typical representatives of watchdogs, they are loyal to loved ones and prefer to stay away from strangers. The animal behaves elegantly and dignifiedly. Before a suspicious Chow Chow receives guests, the owner must greet them. To protect those he loves, the dog will be responsible. Due to their wayward nature and some difficulty in training, the Chow Chow is called the breed “not for everyone.”
23. Giant Schnauzer
Initially, the breed was involved in driving and protecting large horned animals. Later, dogs began to be used to guard pubs, taverns and taverns. It is no coincidence that at the first Bavarian exhibition in 1910, a giant dog was presented as a “Birschnauzer” – “beer schnauzer”.
In the future, Giant Schnauzers were expected to be recognized as police and service dogs. The appearance of the Giant Schnauzers causes respect. Dogs are distinguished by a long, up to 2 years of maturation. The nature of the guard is most manifested by this age. Giant Schnauzers are not characterized by unreasonable aggression. The high level of contact and playfulness with family members contrasts with distancing and reluctance to get close to strangers. The dog’s guarding instinct extends to family members and territory, which the dog will consider “his”.
24. Kuvasz
An ancient Hungarian guard dog originally used as a protector of livestock. The Hungarian king in troubled times, not trusting the environment and fearing for his life, deliberately surrounded himself with reliable guards – dogs of the Kuvasz breed. The ability to make quick independent decisions in Hungarian kuvasses is inherent in nature. Dogs are very suspicious of strangers, and in case of danger, they fiercely and aggressively protect the family. The nature of animals cannot be called simple, possession and training should be entrusted only to experienced dog breeders.
25. Leonberger
German breed of large “hairy” dogs with a brave heart. The versatile Leonberger has a stable temperament and is used as a companion, family and guard dog. Leonbergers are called the epitome of what people love about dogs. They are smart, sociable, obedient and affectionate within the family. The absence of aggression, anger and a pronounced desire to dominate do not spoil the protective qualities of Leonbergers.
26. German Shepherd
German Shepherds are the best guard dogs in the world. The dignity and protective capabilities of the breed are demonstrated by a case that occurred in the Belgrade Zoo in 1980. The zoo’s guard dog, Gabi, was used for the unofficial security of the zoo. One night, a female German Shepherd was responsibly carrying out her service when a jaguar was found on the territory, escaping from its cage to freedom. For several hours before the arrival of special services, the German Shepherd Gabi bravely held back the onslaught of the animal.
The courage and courage of the dog saved the lives of the inhabitants and the zookeeper. In honor of this event, a monument to a German shepherd named Gabi stands in the Belgrade Zoo, the words “Her heart was stronger than the jaguar” are carved on the monument.
German Shepherd Gabi: a monument in Belgrade
27. Moscow Watchdog
The Moscow Watchdog breed is distinguished by fearlessness and courage. Protecting the family and protecting the territory is the main task of a large muscular dog. Assertive independent dogs are real guard dogs. They do not know fear and require mandatory early socialization. For a large strong animal with thick dense hair, it is possible to cope with the protection of a large territory in cold weather.
28. Pyrenean Mountain Dog
The oldest French guard dog breed is gaining popularity in Russia. A smart guard dog is not pampered and is used to living in harsh mountain conditions. Thick wool allows the “Pyrenean wolfhound” to live on the street and feel comfortable. The nature of the dog in the family is sociable and friendly. The Pyrenees are attached to a person, the family is the main thing that a dog has. The dogs are reliable, do not show sudden aggression and will drive a stranger from their territory without bloodshed.
It is impossible to say unequivocally which are the best guard dogs. There are a number of criteria for evaluating the guard qualities of animals. Among them are the requirements for content, the degree of learning and submission, the level of aggressiveness, and others.
The most intelligent guard dogs
A guard dog must have a developed intellect, good hearing and increased alertness. The dog watches and warns of danger. In the event of a threat, the dog is able to make quick decisions to protect itself, territory and family.
The temperament of watchdogs determines their love and devotion to families. The mind of a dog is to feel the mood and motives of those around him. A trained dog understands the behavior of the owner, does not give false signals.
Intelligent guard dogs understand and respond to the commands they have been trained to. Misunderstanding the situation can cause an unexpected reaction and dangerous behavior of the dog.
The most intelligent representatives of hundred trading dogs
Rottweilers have historically guarded people and their property. Dogs are smart and love their family members.
German Shepherds are highly trainable, capable of searching and recognizing various objects. The high level of intelligence made German Shepherds popular service dogs.
Giant Schnauzers are described as a breed that is smarter than most others. Large guard dogs, Giant Schnauzers were bred to guard livestock. If necessary, the dog had to quickly make independent decisions and independent actions.
The best guard dogs for private homes
Large guard dogs must be brave and, if necessary, quickly repel any threats to themselves and the person. What is the use of having a guard dog in the house, but not reacting to those who approach or enter the house?
Attachment to the place or “territorial instinct” makes the dog defend the house. Each breed has a different level of territorial affection.
Which dog is better for guarding a private house on the street?
There are several important characteristics to consider when choosing. Dogs protecting private households should be large, have a moderately independent character and a coat, the quality of which adapts the animal to weather changes.
The best guard dog breeds for guarding a private house on the street in the yard are typical large guard dogs, with the need to live in a large area and are “hardened” to live in different weather conditions.
Alabai is one of the suitable guard dog breeds for the outdoors. The instinct of the guard is a pronounced quality of a large strong dog. Alabai are excellent watchmen, ready for anything for the sake of the family. The dog responds well to temperature changes and feels best not in the cramped conditions of a city apartment. Representatives of the breed are comfortable in a large outdoor enclosure.
Bullmastiffs are ideal for guarding a private home. The dog is comfortable in the local area. Bullmastiffs are the perfect combination of a loyal pet and a reliable home guard. However, the short coat makes the dog somewhat vulnerable to the cold. Therefore, the Bullmastiff is not suitable for guarding a private home in cold regions.
Leonberger is a breed that is often bred to guard a private house. Outwardly, the large guard dog of the Leonberger breed looks powerful, sometimes it is confused with the “Caucasian”. A large dog that looks like a lion is not inclined to show aggression without a reason. It is advised to form guard qualities in a dog after completing a full course of obedience.
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is always in the top of the list of “the best guard dog breeds for guarding a private house”, it is customary for a solid-sized dog to be on the street in the yard. The history of breeding Caucasians is connected with the protection of the property of the owner.
The Best Guard Dogs for an Apartment
Guard dogs in an apartment can be a concern and often the subject of much conversation. If the territory of the apartment is small, then the main criterion for choosing a pet is its size.
Cleanliness, lack of smell, strong salivation and the need for physical activity applicable to the conditions of the apartment expand the list of factors influencing preferences in choosing. Many breeds will do well in an apartment if the owner pays enough attention to outdoor walking and provides proper care.
The best guard dogs for apartments
Rottweilers are called apartment-friendly guard dogs. If the owner does not take the initiative, the Rottweiler is not inclined to run around or play too actively in the house. Dogs do not require complex grooming. Walks with Rottweilers should be long and include an optimal set of intellectual loads, this will support a stable emotional background of the animal. Although dogs are often kept in apartments, a large area is especially beneficial for young dogs so as not to cause destructive behavior when there is not enough space.
Chow Chow is not only a friend and companion of a person, but also a reliable guard. A low level of activity suggests keeping a dog in an apartment. The structure of the coat suggests self-cleaning, in addition, dogs are distinguished by natural cleanliness. Chow Chow dogs have a wide range of sizes. About twenty kilograms in size, Chow Chow dogs are comfortable relatively small guard dogs for apartments.
Airdl terriers are house trained. Dogs are practically devoid of the specific smell of a dog, with proper care from them there is little hair on the floor. Providing Airedales with regular quality walks can easily avoid the devastating problems associated with excess energy. When keeping, it is worth considering a certain amount of stubbornness of the breed, although independence and independence are common features of many guard breeds.
The best guard dogs for families with children
Guard dogs are naturally strong, trained to protect the home and people.
The main question before choosing a suitable pet is what breed of dog is suitable for children and home guards. Many guard dogs love children and will treat them as loyal and caring as many other dogs, if not more so.
Good guard dogs are obtained with proper training. A good trained dog in most cases knows when to forget about his protective instinct. At the same time, it is necessary to teach children to behave correctly when communicating with a dog, not to be rude, not to tease, not to pull the animal.
The best representatives of guard dogs for families with children
When dealing with children, the Boxer has gained a reputation as an intelligent dog. Fast, strong dogs are like a bundle of energy. Boxers will recklessly play various outdoor games with children. At the same time, the child and the dog must be taught to behave correctly with each other and not be left without adult control.
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is intelligent and predictable. The caring nature and contact of the animal will be appreciated by all family members, and the playful disposition and emotionality will make great companions for the smallest dogs from big dogs. The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is an ideal option for a family with a child living in a private home. The animal treats babies with special care.
Chow Chows are comfortable pets. Dogs are not characterized by destructive behavior, in everyday life they are quiet, not inclined to bark or dig. The Chow Chow is recommended as a guard dog for older children. Like any dog, the Chow Chow requires socialization and adaptation to the full range of children’s behavior. For a not too active Chow Chow, playing with children in a spirit of cooperation, without the use of force, is suitable.
Liddle Kiddles Center | OKLAHOMA CITY OK Child Care Center
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Description:
Liddle Kiddles Nursery and Daycare is a family owned and operated childcare center where our children attended nearly 30 years ago! Serving our community since 1991, Liddle Kiddles is a 2-Star center very close to our hearts!
Additional Information:
DHS 2-Star
USDA-approved Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, and Dinner
Fresh home cooked meals
Transportation to and from the schools in the area
All of our teachers CPR & First-Aid certified
All of our teachers complete ≥ 20 hours of childcare-related training per year
Educational field trips for school-agers
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Program and Licensing Details
License Number:
K830005432
Capacity:
69
Age Range:
0 – 11 Months, 12 – 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years, 6 Years and Older
State Rating:
2
Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program:
Yes
Type of Care:
Daytime Hours
Transportation:
Children’s Schools, Field Trips
Schools Served:
Oklahoma City Public Schools
District Office:
Oklahoma Dept of Human Services – Child Care Services
District Office Phone:
(405) 543-8709 (Note: This is not the facility phone number. )
Licensor:
Paige Patten
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Corrections
2021-08-25
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: Personnel on completing courses to assist with getting PDL current. Help with reminding personnel to attain a current PDL. All personnel will have a current PDL by the associate date. Correction Date: 2021-11-25
Description:
340:110-3-284.2(b)(2)(C) – have a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF – Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder of:
One personnel PDL expired 5-21-21 that has been employed for 12 months.
2021-04-27
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: Corrected during the visit. Personnel left the premises. A criminal history review request was submitted. Director will work on gaining access to the portal so she will be able to view notices and status of employees criminal history results. The director will double check the portal or contact Licensing for assistance. Correction Date: 2021-04-27
Description:
340:110-3-282(a)(1)(C) – personnel applicants, prior to hire. However, the program may hire individuals, when:
Personnel had an incomplete close criminal history result.
2021-04-27
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: Personnel responsible for food preparation will complete the food handlers course by the associated date. Correction Date: 2021-06-27
Description:
340:110-3-284. 3(c)(2) – Position specific professional development. Prior to or within three months of assuming primary responsibilities for food preparation, food service personnel obtain food service training from an approved source listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website. However, this is not required when only limited food service is provided per OAC 340:110-3-299(a).
Personnel responsible for food preparation did not have food service training..
2020-03-12
Other Partial Inspection
Description:
No non-compliances observed
2020-03-10
Other Partial Inspection
Description:
No non-compliances observed
2020-02-19
Complaint Partial Inspection
Description:
No non-compliances observed
2019-10-17
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: Corrected during the visit the director posted the evacuation plan in the classroom. A evacuation plan will be posted in all classrooms. Correction Date: 2019-10-17
Description:
340:110-3-281.1(i)(3) – Evacuation routes. A floor plan with primary and secondary evacuation routes from the classroom(s) is posted. Routes are not combined with other posted items, except for program information, emergency numbers, and locations of first aid kits, emergency supply kits, and fire extinguishers per (1) and (2) of this subsection. Items are paper only.
Evacuation route was not posted in the classroom.
2019-05-13
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: I will check with CECPD to see if they need anything else. The director has put in her paperwork as of 5/11/19 Correction Date: 2019-06-15
Description:
340:110-3-284.1(b)(C) – has a current bronze or higher level certificate per OAC 340 Appendix EE – Oklahoma Director’s Credential;
The director’s bronze level credential expired on 3/19/19
2019-05-13
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: The teacher has turned in her hours as of 5/12/19 and the director will check on the progress weekly Correction Date: 2019-06-15
Description:
340:110-3-284. 2(b) – Master teachers. The program employs or uses at least the minimum number of required individuals or volunteers meeting the position specific requirements in (1) through (6) of this subsection.
The program is lacking 1 Master Teacher. There one qualified master teacher. Licensing requires 2 master teachers.
2019-01-07
Periodic Full Inspection
Description:
No non-compliances observed
2018-08-16
Periodic Full Inspection
Description:
No non-compliances observed
2018-04-10
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: The program will complete an equipment inventory and fax by: Correction Date: 2018-04-24
Description:
340:110-3-302(a)(3)(B) – conducts an equipment inventory at least every 12 months. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).
The program has not completed an equipment inventory within the last 12 months. The last completed equipment inventory for the program is dated 3/28/17.
2018-01-16
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: Program will have all staff renew and maintain current PDL’s by Correction Date: 2018-04-16
Description:
340:110-3-284(b)(3) – Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. Prior to or within 12 months of employment, teaching personnel obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.
None of the staff have a current PDL
2018-01-16
Periodic Full Inspection
Plan: Program will have the staff renew and maintain current PDL’s to have the required number of master teachers by Correction Date: 2018-04-16
Description:
340:110-3-284. 2(b)(1) – Required master teachers. At least one master teacher is required for every 60 children of the licensed capacity. Only the required number of master teachers are required to meet all of the master teacher requirements. However, all master teachers meet cardio-pulmonary (CPR) and first aid certification requirements listed in (5) of this subsection.
The program does not have a current master teacher employed.
2017-04-26
Periodic Full Inspection
Description:
No non-compliances observed
No non-compliances observed
No non-compliances observed
No non-compliances observed
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Kindergarten small flower – reviews, photos, prices, telephone and address – Kindergartens – Samara
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In the kindergarten, a small flower welcomes children and their parents! This is a pleasant and warm space where, in small groups, a team of educators and teachers organizes the life and leisure of little wards. Such an environment allows them to devote more time and prepare them well for their future life. There is an opportunity to realize additional wishes of moms and dads. And besides, enrolling in a private kindergarten does not take much effort.
The company is located in the Leninsky district at Osipenko, 39 (landmark — Moskovskaya metro station). You can ask questions of interest by calling 79371888365 or on the website malenkiitsvetochek.ru. The doors of the company are open daily: 07:30 – 19:30.
There are also: a private kindergarten Filippok on Osipenko street, a private kindergarten Planet preschoolers on Osipenko street.
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Our pupils passed the standards of the All-Russian physical culture and sports complex “Ready for work and defense”. The children demonstrated their sports skills and abilities at the regional festival “GTOshka-2023”. Girls and boys passed several tests: flexion and extension of the arms in a lying position, bending forward from […]
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How does spring start? Of course with the wires of winter. In our kindergarten, the celebration of Maslenitsa has become a good and kind tradition. Maslenitsa is the most cheerful, noisy, favorite folk holiday. On Shrove Tuesday, people say goodbye to winter and welcome spring. The symbols of this holiday are […]
02/23/2023
0004 On the occasion of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, thematic classes were held in our kindergarten. They consolidated knowledge about the types of troops in the Russian Army, which contributed to the development of interest in the defenders of the Fatherland, love for the Motherland and respect for them. Made postcards for your favorite dads. Learned […]
“Fairy tale in everything” – the motto of the new kindergarten “Little Prince”
The kindergarten is equipped with modern interactive, playful and didactic equipment, educational kits for children’s experimentation and project activities. Lego-designing and robotics studio “LegoZnayki”, speech center “Rechetsvetik”, the office of the teacher-psychologist “Azbuka Mood”, eco-laboratory “Ekolyata”, music and sports halls work for the pupils.
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Our groups
The Little Prince is designed for 250 kids. Twelve groups have been created: six groups for young children from 1.5 to 3 years old and six groups for children aged 3 to 7 years.
Chickens
1.5-2 years
Buttons
1.5-2 years
Bells
9018 9 1.5-2 years
Bees
2-3 years
Drops
2-3 years
Rays
2-3 years
Stars
3-4 years
Fidgets
3-4 years
Dreamers
4-5 years
Entertainers 9020 5
4-5 years old
Why
5-6 years old
Curiosity
6-7 years old
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Our activities
The main conceptual idea of the kindergarten is to create a subject-developing environment that provides a continuous process of education, upbringing and development of the child, aimed at the formation of his ecological culture.
Our STAR rated and licensed Early Care & Education program is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages every child to develop meaningful connections and to grow and learn through play and exploration.
Our qualified staff are dedicated to meeting each child’s individual needs. Each age group participates in an enriching daily routine and carefully planned activities designed to promote healthy physical, social/emotional and cognitive development.
“Every kid is our kid.”
At Greater Midland we know all children can be successful. It is our privilege and responsibility to provide a high quality Early Care & Education experience for all learners.
Why Greater Midland?
Greater Midland Early Care & Education programs are STAR rated. High-quality early care and education helps children be more successful in school, and has been shown to improve health and earning outcomes over children’s lifetimes.
Our team engage in continuous professional development. Our team is always striving to best serve our kids. Our team members complete a minimum of 24 professional development hours annually.
Variety of amenities to focus on gross motor skills.
Community center
Hours: M-F 7am-6pm
Serving ages 6 weeks – 12 years
DHHS assistance accepted
Financial assistance available (as funding allows)
19 day minimum enrollment
Before & After School care available for grades Kindergarten – 5th Grade at Central Park, Woodcrest, Siebert and Chestnut Hill elementary schools. See Before & After School Program tab for details.
Variety of amenities for gross motor skills including; swimming, gymnastics room, gym, fitness rooms and more.
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Before & After School care available for grades Kindergarten – 5th grade serving Coleman Elementary School. See Before & After School Program tab for details
For more information, please contact us at (989) 465-2079
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Hours: M-F 6:30am-6pm
Serving ages 6 weeks – kindergarten readiness
DHHS assistance accepted
Financial assistance available (as funding allows)
For more information, please contact us at (989) 689-7770
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Where your child loves learning!
Our preschool program is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that encourages every child to grow and learn through play and exploration. Each age group has planned daily activities designed to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our highly qualified staff is dedicated to meeting each child’s individual needs ensuring that the children have fun and every child feels both safe and special.
Curriculum
Designed to cultivate necessary skills for a successful transition into Kindergarten with a strong focus on academic, social and emotional development. Students will gain confidence and independence as future readers through early literacy experiences.
Students will practice early math skills through tactile games and small group learning. Students will develop social and emotional maturity with a focus on clear and respectful communication, establishing daily routines and performing independent tasks.
community center (central park, SIEBERT, woodcrest, & chestnut hill)
Yearly enrollment every spring
Monday through Friday 7:00 – 8:40 AM and 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Full day care on snow/inclement weather days, professional development days, and winter/spring breaks
Limited space available. Reserve your spot today!
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Coleman family Center (coleman SCHOOLS)
Before & After School care for Coleman students of working parents ($6 each)
School aged children kindergarten to 5th grade
Available Monday through Friday from 6:30 – 8:30 AM and 3:30 – 6:30 PM
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Midland Montessori School
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Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year has begun. MMS offers both Kindergarten and Preschool classes. If you are not ready to manage the potential public school schedule and wish to have your child attend MMS for the consistency of five days a week, in person classes, it’s time to look at what MMS offers. If you are interested in joining MMS, please contact the office at:(989) 835-3921, ext. 10. Forms are available in the Admissions tab. Spaces are limited, please contact MMS for information. *Our Infant/Toddler and Toddler programs are already FULL. Please contact the MMS office if you would like to be added to the wait list. Our 3-6 programs, including our Kindergarten program each have limited space still available. Please contact the MMS office to find out how to reserve one of the final spaces. (989) 835-3921, ext. 11 or 10.
FIFTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. Montessori arrived in Midland in 1970 when a group of interested parents formed the Saginaw Valley Montessori Association. The name was later changed to Midland Montessori School, Inc., to better reflect the commitment to the community. The school opened in 1971 in rented facilities and operated in several rented locations before finding a place of it’s own.
MUCH HAS CHANGED OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS and our school now provides one of the most outstanding facilities dedicated to early childhood education in the Midland area. With over 9,000 square feet, Midland Montessori School offers a total of seven classrooms, two of which include a child-accessible kitchen, a large indoor gym and even a library! In addition, we have multiple outdoor playground structures, a fenced-in grass area and a bike path. Ample amounts of parking is available.
THE MISSION OF MIDLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL is to provide an environment based on real life experiences and reflections which encourage children to develop Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness.
OUR HIGHLY EDUCATED AND MONTESSORI CERTIFIED TEACHERS are the pride of our school and provide a loving and child-centered education based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Most of our teachers have been with the school for over ten years and provide continuity in your child’s education.
MIDLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL ACCOMMODATES children from the age of six weeks up to kindergarten. We are proud of our diverse student body and our non-discriminating environment. Midland Montessori School is open to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap or disability.Please feel free to call or email to schedule a tour. We still have spots available and are accepting applications.
“The goal of Early Childhood Education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn” Maria Montessori
OUR SCHOOL IS AFFILIATED with the Michigan Montessori Society and is a full member of the American Montessori Society. We are fully licensed by the state of Michigan. We are a non-profit organization, with parent volunteers elected to be our board of directors who collaborate with the school’s administration to oversee MMS.
The Montessori Classroom The Montessori classroom is a unique learning environment that is designed to foster independence, creativity, and a love of learning in children. The Montessori classroom is carefully prepared to encourage exploration and discovery, and it is filled with a wide range of materials and activities that are designed to meet the needs of each individual child. The Montessori classroom is organized into different curriculum areas, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Science, and Cultural Studies. Each area is designed to promote specific learning objectives, and the materials within each area are carefully chosen to facilitate independent learning and exploration. In the Montessori classroom, children are encouraged to work independently and at their own pace. The teacher serves as a guide and facilitator, rather than a traditional instructor, and children are given the freedom to choose their own work and to explore their own interests. The Montessori classroom is also designed to foster a sense of community and collaboration. Children of different ages work together in the same classroom, and older children are encouraged to mentor and support younger children. This approach promotes a sense of social responsibility and empathy, as well as a deep respect for others. The Montessori classroom is typically filled with natural materials, including wood, glass, and metal. These materials are designed to engage children’s senses and to promote a connection with the natural world. The classroom is also carefully organized and aesthetically pleasing, with each material and activity carefully placed on shelves or in designated areas. Overall, the Montessori classroom is a unique and engaging learning environment that is designed to promote independence, creativity, and a love of learning in children. By providing a stimulating and supportive environment, children are able to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of the world around them.
Montessori has a head start on STEM/STEAM Philosophy. Have you heard of STEM? This buzzword is all about integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Math – and even Art (STEAM) into the classrooms. What does this mean for Montessorians? The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. Dr. Montessori’s Method has been time tested, with over 100 years of success in diverse cultures throughout the world. It is a view of the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It is an approach that values independence and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. There is currently a movement underway to train and retrain 100,000 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) teachers. Across the country there are new standards for STEM subjects, with educators being charged to be creative and engaging rather than just teaching from a textbook. Montessori teachers have a jump start on their conventional counterparts. Since student engagement is at the forefront of the Montessori classroom, we are already actively engaging students in hands-on learning. Beginning in the Montessori Infant, Toddler and Preschool environments, students learn the fundamental rules of math and science through the discovery of natural laws through manipulation of didactic materials and problem-solving with peers. The work engages the senses and insures the internalization of concepts, not just memorization of disjointed facts and figures.
The current STEM movement is calling for innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning and problem solving. To the Montessori community, this is nothing new. This is what we’ve been doing all along. Hands-on is seen as necessary for STEM success. And hands-on as the way to educational success is no news for Montessori practitioners. It is likely that Montessori preschool teachers are actually doing more STEM based activities in their classrooms, and have been doing so for years! Was it that Dr. Montessori’s background as a medical doctor helped her see that Science belongs in preschool, when other educators didn’t? Activities like Land/Air/ and Water, expansive work with the decimal system and other mathematics, as well as countless additional Montessori core materials are powerful STEM activities already, in common use in Montessori classrooms and certainly at MMS!
Midland Montessori School
MMS is happy to offer programs to suit children from six weeks to six years old. We offer many options for your child’s toddler and preschool experience as well as several options for your child to attend MMS for their Kindergarten year! Contact MMS and we can discuss what we offer to suit your child’s individual needs.
Midland Montessori School accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express
Midland GXT-1000 – Licensed portable radio (LPD) – Communications systems (In foreign terminology – LPD / PMR transceiver)
Descriptions: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Radio station from Midland, the GXT-1000 is excellent for use in the LPD band, has a waterproof, rugged case, made in accordance with current HD technologies and equipped with all necessary functions. The appearance of the product cannot but please the eye, it is made of reliable and at the same time pleasant to the touch plastic. Easy-to-learn interface, large, user-friendly display, the ability to save configurations for ease of use in the future. Like all models in this line, the GXT1000 microphone is equipped with a special whisper mode, thanks to which it is possible to transmit messages quite quietly or in a whisper. Undoubtedly, this walkie-talkie will be especially useful for hunters and fishermen, since its waterproofness fully complies with JIS4 class standards, providing complete protection from getting wet.
Powered by Ni-MH battery packs (supplied with radio) or Ni-MH batteries (4xAA). Frequency 433.075 – 434.775 MHz, the radio can be used both in the city and in open space. With the radio transceiver, you can easily conserve battery power as it has three settings: low, high and medium. This will help prolong battery life.
More than three hundred secret codes in the Midland GXT-1000 guarantee absolute security against outside interference. A significant advantage of the Midland GXT-1000 model is that it operates in the LPD band. There is a choice of one of three power levels, the maximum of which reaches 5 W, and this allows you to transmit a signal over a very tangible distance. The Midland GXT-1000 radios have an improved transceiver and antenna, which increases the range. In addition, the model has nine levels of VOX sensitivity, which eliminates random reaction to noise, wind and other sounds. The Midland GXT 1000 radio has radio codes for groups and individual IDs, with which the user can easily organize groups and communicate within it, as well as personally with one of the members of this group. You can create up to 142 groups and up to 10 members each in this way. The walkie-talkie guarantees a stable connection. It is perfect for users of any level and will clearly work, including in an emergency.
With the Midland GXT-1000 you will get: rechargeable batteries, desktop AC charger, Euro cigarette lighter plug, and headphones with microphones. Midland GTX-1000 is considered an unsurpassed example of matching technical data, value and quality. An excellent option for communication at relatively short distances in the city, for use in unpleasant atmospheric conditions, including for hunting, fishing, and will also perfectly replace a baby monitor.
Additional options: Dual Watch function Calling signal (CALL) 10 options SOS siren Silent mode Whisper function
Characteristics: Frequencies: 433.075 – 434.775 (LPD) MHz Power levels: 3 (H/M/L Channels: 69 (LPD) CTCSS/DCS codes: 38 CTCSS / 104 DCS transfers: have Keyboard lock: yes Monitor: Display backlight Power supply: Ni-MH battery or 4 x AA alkaline batteries/ 4 x AA batteries.
kit includes: 2 radios, 2 belt clips, 2 sets of headsets, 2 battery packs (Ni-MH), Desktop charger, AC adapter, cigarette lighter charger tel, Instructions for Russian language.
Other descriptions and references: https://2491040. ru/novinki.html
Briefly about LPD / PMR radio: https://2491040 .ru/RADIO_LPD.htm
You can on your own in our online store Communication Systems, as well as simply by calling (on weekdays) or by writing to us in a messenger or by e-mail. Contacts: https://2491040.ru/index.html#adres
Notes: ATTENTION! The declared characteristics are typical and may vary depending on the version of the product. Please check the technical characteristics with the manager of the company. 1. The actual color of the product may differ slightly from the image on the website; caused by many factors; such as the brightness of your monitor and the brightness of lighting. 2. Please allow slight deviation for measurement data. 3. You can clarify the characteristics and terms of delivery by contacting us.
How it is used: LPD / PMR radios are effective for communication in the city, especially inside buildings. If a long communication range is not required, but the convenience of carrying a radio station (including concealed carrying) and its compactness are important, LPD / PMR are indispensable. For their normal operation, long antennas are not required. In open areas, a typical communication range is up to 2 km, but in line of sight, much further is possible). The radios are easy to use, do not require maintenance, and can be mastered in a matter of minutes. The weight of the stations is about 100-200 grams.
For manufacturing, trade, security, tourism, sports, urban services, hotels, catering, transport and agriculture, various services, applications in alarm systems, industrial process automation devices and data transmission. Sending across Russia. Delivery across Krasnoyarsk.
winter radio headset from Midland
winter radio headset! Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Here, he refuses, and there is such a thing on the market. These headphones with a microphone from Midland came across to me quite by accident and, given the very symbolic cost, I decided to take them for a test and review.
I don’t usually test accessories, but I really liked the idea and decided to make an exception.
Appearance
The headset is delivered in such a blister.
On the side is the name SubZero, HD Stereo Ear Warmers, which means high-quality stereo ear warmers.
Open the box and find the headphones themselves inside.
By the way, these are not classic headphones with a headband, but a model that is worn on the back of the head, that is, the arc connecting the headphones themselves is not located on top, but on the back of your head. Which is quite comfortable, and does not interfere with wearing a hat.
The material covering the speakers is like faux fur, quite pleasant to the touch and really warm. This headset also performs its second function. Wearing these headphones personally did not cause any negative emotions in me, everything is very convenient.
The headband allows you to adjust the distance between the headphones themselves and the size can be chosen for almost any head.
The right fur pocket hides the connector for connecting cables.
These headphones can be used not only to listen to music, but also to work with radio stations. For this, two cables are included. On the left is a cable for connecting a radio station, on the right is for connecting a phone or mp3 player.
Cable for telephone and mp3 player
Cable for radio connection. A little more about him, we have a magazine about communication.
The cable for connecting to the radio has a microphone with a PTT. All this device with a clip can be fixed on clothing.
There is also a VOX / PTT switch that switches the headset from PTT to hands-free mode, the transmission will be activated by your voice, unless of course the radio station with which you will use this headset supports this function.
There is, indeed, an unpleasant moment. In fact, I was never able to get this headset to work with several VHF radios.
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How to choose children’s books so that your child loves reading
Reading is not a duty, but a right
Children’s reading experts unanimously say that in order for a child to start reading with pleasure, parents must at least comply with several conditions . The first is to listen carefully to your child, to be interested in what exactly he needs.
“While reading, the child must find answers to his questions. These books can be “wonderful”, unusual from the point of view of parents, filled with kindergarten humor. But if they let the child feel what is written about him, then these are “those” books,” said Ekaterina Asonova, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Head of the Laboratory of Sociocultural Educational Practices at Moscow City Pedagogical University.
A child reading specialist explained that it is important for parents to understand “what needs a child can satisfy with the help of a book or what tasks he can solve with it. For example, learn something about your favorite pastime.
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The second condition is related to the situation in the family, in which they want the book to become an integral part of the child’s life. “The more often you read yourself, the more attention your child will pay to books,” says Lilu Rami, art director of the children’s literature publishing house Clever. She also said that she has been reading aloud to her daughter since birth. “A child who is read to from birth will speak faster and be imbued with a love of books,” a representative of the publishing house believes. “When my daughter grows up and the books in her life begin to compete with gadgets, we go to the bookstore with her, I will show her my favorite books from my childhood, we will leaf through the new items together. We will also sign up for the local library and make going to it a family tradition,” Rami explained.
Ekaterina Asonova also believes that visiting the library is one of the ways to get people interested in books.
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“If a child has grown up with books, the most reliable thing is to go with him to a safe place where he will be allowed to take any books, where he can sit on the floor right next to the shelf, look at the books and feel yourself as freely as possible. The second important point: do not interrogate the child what he likes, but observe his interest. Children are not always able to formulate what they want. And the task of adults is to show that the choice of books is a field in which a child can express himself. Reading should not become a duty, but a right,” emphasized a specialist in children’s reading.
The third condition is complete freedom of choice of books in terms of design and genre. A child may like picture books or comics, and this is an absolutely normal choice not only for a preschooler, but also for older children, including high school students, explained the leading editor of the MIF. Childhood” Elena Abronova.
“Even a picture book can become a book for the first independent reading, but it must necessarily contain an interesting story that can be retold. In comics, the text is usually located in bubbles (“cloud with text” for the speech or thoughts of the hero. – Gazeta.Ru), onomatopoeia is often used – it can be difficult to immediately accept this manner of presentation, so for the very first reading I still advise not a comic . But this is very individual – for example, the children of colleagues “paid off” thanks to the series of comics about Emil and Margot and Hildafolk,” Abronova said.
The editor noted that for a book that starts reading, non-fiction may also be suitable if the child is fond of, for example, dinosaurs or insects, but in this case the text should be adapted for younger children, illustrations are required.
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Criteria for a “correct” book
Experts are unanimous in their opinion that there is no standard in choosing a book that will start the reading process in a child. Nevertheless, there are several criteria for choosing publications that have every chance to win the heart of a child. These criteria depend on the age of the reader.
So, if we are talking about books for preschoolers or elementary school students, then here you should pay attention to design details, primarily to the font.
“Children do not always need huge fonts that comply with SanPiNs, but still, the font should be selected for a certain age,” said art director Lilu Rami. Also, according to Rami, it is necessary to pay attention to the cover: “We at the publishing house try to do everything to interest even the most selective child, creating beautiful covers.”
Editor Elena Abronova believes that in addition to the font size, a large number of illustrations and a small volume are important for the first book.
“In our publishing house, these are books by Tatyana Russita (“Kot Sock”, “But on my own!”, etc.). The words in them consist of three-four-five letters, short sentences, the books themselves are thin – the child easily reads such a book from cover to cover and receives a sticker. He understands that reading is not difficult, but quite interesting, ”Abronova explained.
In her opinion, for both young children and older children, design can become a gateway to the world of literature.
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“Style can be the deciding factor when a child decides whether or not to read this book. “Teremok” with illustrations by Igor Oleinikov will help to discover that this fairy tale can be seen in a completely different way … ”, said Asonova, an expert in children’s reading.
Another “trick” that will help attract and keep the child’s attention is the presence of a funny or congenial character. Often publishers of children’s literature offer readers a whole series of books with such characters. The child can’t wait to find out what happened to his favorite character, and he asks his parents to buy him a sequel.
“So, for example, the favorite character of the Clever publishing house, Shmyak the Kitten, became a guide to reading for many children. More than once, while working at book exhibitions, I saw how the children themselves asked what new items we had about Shmyak and listed to their parents what they had already read so that they would not accidentally buy them duplicate copies, ”said a representative of the Clever publishing house.
For older children, there are no criteria as such in choosing books. The art editor of the Polyandria publishing house, Olga Yavich, advised experimenting with genres, looking for characters with whom the child would associate himself, as well as reading aloud a lot and regularly, even if the child has been reading well himself for a long time.
“There are slow books with lots of room for thought and conversation: Keeper of the Moon,” Hope in the Cherry Tree, “Sometimes I Feel…,” “Out of Nowhere. ” There are books that evoke tenderness, tune in to care and sensitivity, for example, The Forgotten Lamb, Thunderstorm. And there are those that will help awaken the imagination, inspire creativity: “The Melody of Life”, “What We Will Build”, “The Game of Architecture,” Yavitch explained, emphasizing that every parent has a search for a book that the child would like, may take varying amounts of time.
On motivation and demotivation influenced by parents
The desire to “inculcate” the habit of reading can fail if the parents put too much pressure on the child. For example, in an attempt to motivate, they say: “But here I am at your age …”. This is not the best way to get interested in reading, Asonova is sure.
“If you set yourself as an example, then it can work exactly the opposite. And it can also be painful for the parent himself if he finds himself in a situation where he has been devalued, ”explained the expert.
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Another example of an unsuccessful attempt to get children to read books is when parents limit their choice to a home library, albeit a very diverse one.
“You should not think that your library contains everything that is possible, and suggest that your child choose books only from it. Visit libraries, new spaces filled with books. It is possible that the child will find a book there that you already have at home. You shouldn’t be offended by him, it’s better to be glad that he nevertheless found her, ”Asonova recommended.
A reading diary, often recommended in school, can both motivate and discourage reading, especially if parents make it a chore. The art director of the Clever publishing house advised “to keep a reader’s diary, set different goals that it would be interesting for a child to close.”
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Anastasia Yekushevskaya, a psychologist and academic director of the Skysmart online school for children and teenagers, supports the idea that a game element will help to strengthen motivation, for example, rating (maybe comic) books, quests based on favorite works, and books with various interactive elements.
The Devar publishing house has been operating on the Russian book market for a long time. It specializes in printing printed products with augmented reality technology. Such publications represent a symbiosis of a classic book – with text, illustrations – and modern technologies: just point your mobile phone at a page with a special sign, and its characters come to life.
Another way to draw attention to reading is to invite your child to write a book about himself.
“Researchers from Latin America compared the impact on motivation of a non-personalized and personalized book – in the second case, a photograph of the child himself can be pasted into the publication so that the main character is with his face. They noted that a personalized book does affect the motivation to read, but does not guarantee retention of attention to books in the future. But this is already something, this is a way to show a child that a book can be interesting, ”said Asonova, a specialist in children’s reading.
She advised parents to trust their child in choosing literature, not to be frightened if he “gets stuck” on the same books for a long time, and also to remember that “access to culture and knowledge is not limited to books – there are cinemas, museums, theaters, sports , scientific laboratories, nature reserves. All this can become a source of questions, the answers to which the child will then look for in books.
“The task of parents is to make the child’s life happy and provide him with access to knowledge and culture,” the expert concluded.
20 modern children’s books worth reading
Literature section publications
A.P. Gaidara presented the catalog “100 Best New Books for Children and Teens”. Many of the publications included in it were published in Russian for the first time. We have selected 20 of the most fascinating books from this list. Choose your favorite reading: a panorama book about tyrannosaurs, the history of the exploration of Antarctica, or “Beastly Tales” about forest dwellers.
The book If You Come to Earth was created by American artist and illustrator Sophie Blackall. She was inspired by the children she met when she traveled to the Republic of the Congo, India, Rwanda and Bhutan in support of UNICEF and Save the Children. The publication with pictures is a guide to the Earth for an alien from outer space. Sophie Blackall talks about water, weather, birds, clothes, feelings and more. She calls to remember that people on our planet are one family with a common home.
Dougal Dixon. “Tyrannosaurus Rex. Interactive Panorama Book
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Dougal Dixon is a British writer and world-famous expert on dinosaurs. He advised the authors of programs and films about prehistoric creatures in America, Great Britain and Japan. His interactive panorama book “Tyrannosaurus Rex” helps to study the structure and lifestyle of one of the largest land predators in the entire history of the Earth. The illustrations for the publication were drawn by the American artist Rachel Caldwell, and it was translated into Russian by Konstantin Rybakov.
Mikhail Savinov. “How Antarctica was discovered”
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In the book “How Antarctica was discovered” historian and writer Mikhail Savinov spoke about the First Russian Antarctic Expedition. In 1819, 190 people set off on a journey through the waters of the Southern Ocean on two sloops – Vostok and Mirny. Their main goal was to find out whether the mysterious sixth continent of the Earth actually exists near the South Pole. The expedition was led by two famous Russian admirals – Thaddeus Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev.
Andrey Dubrovsky. “We live in Ancient Greece. Encyclopedia for Children”
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Historian and writer Andrei Dubrovsky compiled an encyclopedia about the “cradle of Western civilization” — Ancient Greece. The book is divided into chapters that introduce readers to the geography of city-states, Greek gods, mythical heroes and the life of local residents. The encyclopedia also includes stories about the ancient Greek alphabet, the Olympic Games, and great conquerors.
Eugenia Günther. “I am a princess!”
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In the book “I’m a princess!” The writer Eugenia Gunther spoke about 12 fictional princesses from different countries and eras. At the same time, she described with historical accuracy the life of young titled persons from Ancient India, France, Great Britain, the Russian Empire, North Africa and other states. Readers will find out what daily routine the princesses obeyed, what outfits they wore, how their subjects addressed them, and what the future awaited them.
Lubov Novickas. The Decembrists
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Lyubov Novickas collected historical documents, memoirs, essays and excerpts from letters related to the Russian Decembrist movement in the early 19th century in the book The Decembrists. The illustrations for the interactive edition were made by the artists Anna Novoselova-Changa and Anastasia Bezgubova. Each spread is dedicated to a separate event or person associated with the Decembrist uprising. The book has retractable elements and three-dimensional drawings, and it also comes with a board game.
Ksenia Remezova. “The Avangard Train Is Rushing
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Art historian and educator Ksenia Remezova wrote the book The Avangard Train Rushing Together with illustrator Olesya Gonserovskaya. Memoirs, manifestos, contemporaries’ diaries and critics’ reviews of Russian art at the beginning of the 20th century became the basis. The main characters of the book are the artists Kazimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, Natalia Goncharova, Vladimir Tatlin. According to Remizova, the impetus for working on the publication was “experiment, search for a language, innovation – everything that accelerated the artistic thought and actions of Russian avant-garde artists” .
Petr Vorotyntsev. “On the stage. The History of the Theatre”
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The book “On Stage. The history of the theater” begins with a story about what a game is in people’s lives in general and how the theater was born in antiquity. The author consistently introduces readers to the main stages in the development of theatrical art and the main world playwrights – William Shakespeare, Jean-Baptiste Moliere and Pierre Corneille. Separate chapters of the publication are devoted to opera, ballet and children’s theaters. The text of the teacher of the history of theater and cinema Pyotr Vorotyntsev is supplemented by illustrations by the artist Alisa Yufa.
Anastasia Strokina. “Chaikovsky. Triumph of Light”
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Children’s writer and translator Anastasia Strokina for her book “Tchaikovsky. Triumph of Light” processed and outlined the biography of the composer. The author spoke in detail about Tchaikovsky’s childhood and the key moments of his life. Separately, she described how the composer created his works. For example, in his last, Sixth Symphony, he “shared the memory of his own life, of the beginning, of doubts and hopes, of success and disappointment, of love and loneliness, of strength and fear, of light and endless darkness. You just need to listen carefully, take your time, trust the music – and it will tell everything so honestly, so truthfully, like no one else can” .
Dina Artyomkina. “Stanislavsky. The first Russian director”
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The author of the biography of the famous theater director Konstantin Stanislavsky was the writer Dina Artyomkina. She explained to readers what theater and performance are, told how young Konstantin Alekseev, who later took the pseudonym Stanislavsky, developed a love for this art form. From this book, children will learn about the first works of Stanislavsky and how, thanks to him, a director’s theater appeared in Russia at the end of the 19th century.
Fiction
Bjorn Rörvik.
“Shark Enemy of the Radish and Other Stories about the Fox and the Piglet”
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Norwegian author Bjorn Rørvik has been writing stories about the friendship and adventures of the Fox and the Piglet since 1996. This series received an award from the Norwegian Ministry of Culture and has been translated into several languages. Roervik’s heroes are often compared to the characters in Alan Milne’s Winnie the Pooh tale.
The book “The Shark Enemy of the Radish and Other Stories of the Fox and the Piglet” consists of five hilarious stories about finding the cuckoo, riding the royal spit, saving the radish crop, looking for foxes and piglets, and extracting melon yogurt. In Russia, it was translated by Olga Drobot with the support of the NORLA Foundation (Norwegian Literature Abroad).
Konstantin Arbenin. “How I made friends with summer. From the diary of a storyteller”
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The book of the poet, prose writer and musician Konstantin Arbenin “How I made friends with summer. From the storyteller’s diary” consists of 30 stories about miracles that happened to the main character when he arrived at the old village house. The author endows inanimate things with characters, gives plants and weather phenomena their own voices. And colorful illustrations by Olga Kolyadina help to revive the magical world of the writer.
Anna Starobinets. “Beastly Tales”
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In “Beastly Tales” Anna Starobinets tells the backstory of the characters in her “Beastly Detective” series. The book consists of legends, fairy tales, poems and songs that animals in different forests of the world tell and sing to their cubs before going to bed. Here, readers will meet with little Badger Cat, puppy Mukhtarchik, owl brothers Ug and Chuck and other heroes. The stories are intended for children of primary and secondary school age.
Miriam Daman, Nicolas Digard. “The Secret of the Wolf”
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“Far, far away in the north stood a forest, dense and forgotten by everyone” – this is how the book “The Secret of the Wolf” by French writers Miriam Daman and Nicolas Digarde begins. They beat the plot of the famous fairy tale about Little Red Riding Hood in a new way. The story runs in parallel: the authors of the book tell the story of the Wolf, and the artist Giulia Sarda shows the life of the heroine, a young woman who takes care of her sick father. When creating illustrations, Sarda was inspired by the work of the Russian artist Ivan Bilibin.
Anna Dyer. “Let’s go to Unalashka”
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The main character of Anna Dyer’s book “Let’s go to Unalashka” is a boy named Mark, nicknamed Morkovkin. He starts his own detective investigation to find out everything about his grandfather. The writer Lyudmila Ulitskaya recommended this work as follows: “Finally, the first modern children’s book of the 21st century has appeared in Russia. Not a fairy tale, not a detective, but a wonderful story of today’s boy. It’s impossible to get away from her!”
Jakob Wegelius. Esperanza
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Readers are familiar with the work of the Swedish author Jakob Vegelius based on the book about the adventures of a talking monkey, The Truth About Sally Jones. For it, the writer was awarded the August Strindberg Prize. The book “Esperanza” was written and illustrated by Vegelius in 1999, but it was published in Russia only in 2020.
The main character, street juggler Khalidon, is looking for his missing friend Captain. Throughout the story, he does not lose hope (this is how the title of the book is translated from Spanish).
Alexey Oleinikov. You Can’t Stay to Run
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You Can’t Stay to Run is a collection of stories about refugee teenagers and their families, all based on real events. The text was prepared by the writer Alexey Oleinikov, and the illustrations were made by students of the Higher School of Economics. The book tells about the difficulties that forced migrants had to face, and contains a reminder on how to help those who find themselves in a similar situation.
Evgenia Dvoskina. “Will Sasha come out?” Soviet childhood in stories and pictures”
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Evgenia Dvoskina is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia and the International Federation of Artists. Since the 1980s, she has illustrated publications by Astrid Lindgren, Nikolai Nosov, Yuri Koval, Ksenia Dragunskaya and many others. For the book “Will Sasha come out?” Soviet childhood in stories and pictures” Dvoskina drew 110 pictures with commentary stories. In the life of its heroes there are leggings and a biting sweater, filmstrips and horror stories, nets and pioneer ties, boiled condensed milk and Vzlyotnye sweets. The book will introduce modern children to what surrounded their parents and older relatives in the past.
Wilson Rawls. “Where the fern is red”
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The worldwide circulation of the book “Where the fern is red” by the American writer Wilson Rawls amounted to more than 14 million copies. This is a classic coming-of-age novel set in the 1930s during the Great Depression. It tells about the adventures of the boy Bill Colman and his two hunting dogs – Little Ann and Old Dan.
Description: MUNCY EARLY HEAD START is a INFANT CENTER in MODESTO CA, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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503808604
Capacity:
48
Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program:
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INFANT CENTER;
Initial License Issue Date:
Mar 17, 2010
District Office:
FRESNO REGIONAL OFFICE
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Reindeer herders meeting in Russkinskie was a great success!
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Mansi
03/28/2014
On March 23, the annual traditional “Meeting of Reindeer Herders, Hunters and Fishermen” was held in the village of Russkinskaya, Surgut District, which brought together more than a thousand guests not only from Yugra, but also from Yamal. The competitions were timed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the Surgut region.
The day was sunny. From the very early morning, an exhibition-fair began to unfold noisily on Ozernaya Square. Original craftswomen brought souvenirs for sale, which are in incredible demand, especially among the guests of the holiday, among whom were foreigners – Finnish musicologists Jarkko Niemi, Pekka Huttu-Hiltunene and American amateur photographer Todd Prince. In addition, one could buy reindeer meat, fish and berries here. This part of the fair is in great demand among residents of nearby cities and towns. Such exhibitions-fairs are an excellent opportunity for additional income for the indigenous inhabitants of the camps.
Simultaneously with this action, nearby, on the lake, reindeer herders are preparing for the race. This time, a record number of participants entered the most spectacular competition – reindeer sled racing – more than 50 men and 30 women. The struggle was difficult, the reindeer herder needed not only to gather his courage himself, but also to prepare the deer, for whom the noise of the crowd is unnatural and causes stress, they become uncontrollable. As the reindeer herders themselves say, they prepare for these competitions for a very long time and carefully, go round the reindeer, and select the best reindeer from the herd to participate in the races.
Two teams each, harnessed by 3 or 4 deer, go to the start. The intensity of passions was at the limit, the audience could not habitually noisily cheer for the competitors. However, some of the reindeer teams kept turning at the start, frightened by the crowd of people who tried to be quiet. The start of such teams was postponed for some time, others were being prepared instead. Competitions in this type of competition lasted more than two hours. As a result, Alexander Lempin from Nizhnesortymsky village took the first place in the men’s reindeer sled race, and Zoya Ruskina from the village of Russkinskaya took the first place among women. They got the main prizes – two snowmobiles “Buran”. It should be noted that the main sponsor of the competition was the oil company Surgutneftegaz.
Then there was a race in national fur clothes, in which Komtin Leonid and Sopochina Violetta won, respectively, they received a chainsaw and a washing machine. In the following competitions – in jumping over sleds – Kechimov Valery could boast of a large number.
A separate competition for the most beautiful winter national clothes was held, here the craftswomen had no equal, each tried to stand out with something special in sewing winter clothes, whether it was malitsa, sakh or kitties. It was a pleasure to look at this unprecedented beauty. The competition was held in two nominations: “Traditional Art” and “Author’s Art”, there were especially many winners in the first nomination – these are Raisa Tevlina, Raisa Sergeeva, Lyudmila Pokacheva and others, in the second nomination Svetlana Multanova, Anisya Ruskina, Antonina and Alena Tevlina.
The festival was decorated with performances by amateur art groups of the Surgut region. The concert program began with a performance by the rural folklore ensemble “Vont ne” (“Forest Woman”).
On this day, the exhibition tents of the Center for National Crafts worked for the guests of the holiday, as well as excursions in the Museum of Nature and Man. A.P. Yadroshnikov.
“Meeting of Reindeer Herders, Hunters and Fishermen” was a great success! It was the first time I visited such an event, I really liked the festive atmosphere that reigned around. Having talked with the indigenous people, I often heard from them that such competitions are very necessary, they contribute to the preservation of the original crafts of the Ob Ugrians. At such holidays, they have the opportunity to show their skills, prowess, meet relatives, friends and acquaintances, have the opportunity to sell their products, as well as solve their pressing problems.
Хӑтӑң Хӑт вәс. Aytyeva aansakhӑt evӑt of the Lake Nєmpi vosh hula hushcha tynesty хӑr eschӑty. Sorni yoshpi has khuramӑң purmasӑt tәsӑt, moiң yoh shitӑt әtty shєңk mosman tӑyӑt. Intӑm pa hon pєlӑk mўvӑt evӑt look for moiң huyatӑt vәsӑt. Finland evӑt arӑt єramtty хәйңӑn Jarkko Niemi, Pekka Huttu-Hiltunene in the USA evӑt hurӑt vўty хә Todd Prince. Shchi tumpiyn tӑm khӑrn vўy scents, arsyr khўӑt, voņshumўtӑt әtty rӑkhӑs. Vanӑn vәty kәrtӑt pa voshӑt evӑt yukhtum yoh shichit shєңk mosman tӑyӑt. Tӑm tynєsty khӑrn khӑntet vuh yosha khoumtty vєritӑt.
Ipuyan mӑӑң huscha vўєң ёх casty shira eschӑtysӑt. Tӑm o shєңk ar khuyat kasti yuhtӑs, 50 vўy әkhan – iket pa 30 ахаn – has. Tӑm kasupsyyn shєңk avӑrt kasty. Ӑntә tәp vўєң yoha yam numӑsn eschӑtyӑt, vўyа look for tӑm kӑsupsyya tәsa eschӑtӑt. Vante, yvea ar world syy kўtn avart, yv pakanӑt. Vўєң ёkh yaңӑt shirn, yv tәsa tӑm kӑsupsyya eschӑtysӑt, vankўty vўyа әхa kiriysat, ңхсӑt, drag evӑt met the paste kўrup vўet pirisӑt.
Хәхаty oңitty tӑhiya хәum muy nya vўy kirum kat әha yi. Moi yoh imuhty piriӑt mata huyat pӑty yam numasn netty pitӑt met sora oana yuhӑtty. Itах вўы әхӑт imuhty yuхы кєраӑт. yv yesha rўtschӑӑt, yv yukӑnea pa huyat kas. Tӑm kӑsupsy kӑtєm schos mӑr mӑnӑs. Iket evӑt met sora of the Nizhnesortyska kartӑң хә Alexander Lempin yuhtӑs, has evӑt – Russian kartӑң nє Zoya Russkin. yn “Buran” hopn myasyңӑn. Mos yastӑty, tӑm kӑsupsy vєrty “Surgutneftegaz” takhi yoh netsӑt.
Shchi yupijn moüshın pa sӑkhn хәkhaty kӑsupsy vәs, shӑta Leonid Komtin pa Violetta Sopochina nukh pitsӑңӑn. yn yukh sєvartty schҞңkӑn pa dry pasty machinein myasyңӑn. Shchi yupiyn әkhӑt shәpi navartta kӑsupsy vәs, met ar әkha shәpi Valery Kechimov navrӑs.
Imet kўtn mєt khuramӑң yontum moshңңӑt muy sӑhӑt vantupsy vәs. Kashӑң nє muy them tӑ әmatsuh ӛmsha yontӑs, shchi eschӑt shєңk sӑmanңa vantty vәs. Tӑm vantupsy-kӑsupsy kӑt nєm hўvat mӑnӑs: “Katra shirn yontum tӑ әmӑtsuhӑt” pa “Tӑm yis yiup shirn yontum tӑ әmatsuhӑt”. Mєt ar nє oӑңmit kӑsupsyyn nukh pitsӑt, shields of “Tasa yontasty imeta” Raisa Tevlina, Raisa Sergeeva, Lyudmila Pokacheva pa pa huyatӑt yisӑt. Kimit kasupsyyn – Svetlana Multanova, Anisya Russkina, Antonina pa Alena Tevlinңӑn nukh pitsӑt.
Emӑңkhӑtӑn isa district evӑt yukhtum arity-yakty ёkh etnhot aьсӑt. Mєt cheeses of Russkinskaya kәrtӑң “Vәnt nє” nєңӑt khuramӑң arӑt arisӑt.
Moin yoh pӑty shushi world purmӑsӑt vєrty tӑkhi khuyatӑt yurnkhotӑtn vantupsy eschӑtsӑt. Shchi tumpiyn A.P. Yadroshnikov nєmpi mўv-avӑt pa khӑnєkhә Museum of Khushcha yankhty rӑkhӑs.
Вўєң, howl-хў vepӑsӑty ёх emӑңхӑt tәsa mӑnӑs. Ma veshchimӑshch kasupsy vantsum. Mӑnєma shєңk mastӑs, muy shirn amtӑңa tӑm emӑңkhӑt mӑnӑs. Hӑntet lupsӑt, shimӑshch kasupset shєңk mosӑt, vante, shushi shields world yis vєrӑt ey tәyt pa avӑyt. Shimӑsch emӑңхӑtӑtn uvӑs ёх aty vєritӑt of the world aӑт, muy shirn tasa pa aprӑңа kasӑt. Shi tumpiyn rәtӑt, әхӑsа pia vәytantyӑt pa ipuyan kashaita yankhӑt pa nўshaya tўңmatӑt.
Ludmila SPIRIAKOVA
28.03.2014
Yuvle hultum ӯrne, vrayan os khul alyshlan khanty os rn mhum yalpyӈ x talyl vryglavsat. Tamle vrmal district os pvlyӈ kӯshait aquag schpitlgyt. Pvyn an ssyr mnyl mӯy mhum yohtalasyt.
Sossaӈ mhum yalpyӈ xtalanyl slyt xytne kasylyl vyltaves. You tl saka sv slyӈ mhum tuv yohtalasyt. Russkinskaya, Nizhny Sortym pvlygt os lyapat vryӈ mt lne khantyt os rnyt konypal tuv Beloyarsky district Numto mnyl Pyak koltgyl kasuӈkve s yokhtalas. An slyt shne atpan khum xtpat tnk halanylt kassyt. Os us kasylyt vt withvitkem n xtpat kasuӈkve ksashasyt.
Slyӈ mhum kit xtpal akvtoryg kasuӈkve vvintalvsyt, you ly-plt tn npakyn hansym lsyt os vim numberanyl schiryl lkva-urtv sat. Kasylt tva xtpat slyanyl tra emshakveg xytyltahtgyt, tvat st hot-rokhtgyt, ilttyg yuvle ta ӈhygpgyt. Muy mhum puzas os start lyapat lluӈkve at kos trtvsyt. Tn tai khuri psluökve saka tuv voratasyt.
Ta schiryl matahmat kasne hum os nkvet slyyanytn yuvle khsyt, tn vossyg kasuӈkve at vrmysyt. Tokh vim ll, tvat taplyt mnyl Russkinskaya pvyln yokhtysyt, yomshakvg kasne os nx-patne mgys schpitahtasyt, tuvyl vunshalyg ta mtsyt.
You tl khum xtpat halt Alexander Stanislavovich Lempin, Nizhny Sortym pvylnyl lne yka, nkh-patys. Tav yui-plt Vladimir Ivanovich Sopochin lys, os khurmit places Gennady Aleksandrovich Pokachev vis.
N khtpat halt Russkinskaya pylnyl Zoya Pavlovna Russkina nkh-patys, whale of the place Lidia Alekseevna Pokacheva viste, os khürmit of the place Kapitolina Ivanovna Pokacheva lys.
Mtanyt os mt ssyr rne pormasyl maivsat.
Kityt kasyl “Running in national clothes” namaim lys. That nkvet halt Violetta Ivanovna Sopochina nkh-patys left masnut posne tired müyluptaves. Kittyt localist Anastasia Anatolyevna Kompina lys, khurmit localist – Kristina Evgenievna Vylla. Khumit halt Leonid Borisovich Komtin nkh-patys, tav nyiv sartne utyl müyluptaves. Oleg Vyacheslavovich Multanov whale places hung, os ju-vylt Valery Kuzmich Kechimov bald.
Hum xtpat sunyt ultta s porgysyt. That Valery Kechimov saka sv sches porygmas, tav yui-plt Leonid Komtin lys, os khurmit places Vitaly Russkin vis.
N xtpat halt masnut ntng ntyn nkvet mgys kasyl vryglaves. That nkvet tnki ntum tly masnutanyl mӯy mhum ly-plt sussyltasanyl os tnki mshtyr rupatanyl uryl potyrtasyt. Ta sys hum xtpat “Nyul tahli” kasylyt prshisyt.
Pkant fair inryglaves. An sossaӈ mhum tnki ntum pormasanyl, savsyr pilyt, sly nvyl os khul tynalasyt. Yornkolit tüshtyglavsyt, mhum tuv schy ayuökve, nvliӈ ismit tӈkve os us isyltakhtuӈkve schaltsasyt. Khtal palyt sv mnyl yohtalam the world pwyl kant mӯylys, that whale is a Finnyg os American-khum lsyt. Os tn uranylt yotyl tah hansgum.
Tamara Merova
THE START OF THE CENSUS IN RUSSIA’S HARD-TO-ACCESS REGIONS IS POSTPONED
March 31, 2020
Rosstat proposed to postpone the start of the All-Russian population census in remote and hard-to-reach areas of the country. The launch will be postponed to the second half of 2020.
The head of the Federal State Statistics Service, Pavel Malkov, addressed the Minister of Economic Development of Russia, Maxim Reshetnikov, with a corresponding proposal. The head of Rosstat noted that in the context of the existing increased risk of the spread of a viral infection, the start in early April creates additional risks for both residents of these areas and census workers. In addition, a number of regions have already announced the introduction of a self-isolation regime and restrictions on movement on their territory.
The main stage of the All-Russian Census is scheduled for October 2020. The earlier start of the census in some areas, where about 500 thousand people live, is due to difficult climatic conditions. The first regions in which the dates for the start of the census campaign will be shifted are the Yamalo-Nenets and Chukotka Autonomous Okrugs, the Magadan Region, and the Khabarovsk Territory.
The exact timing of the census in hard-to-reach areas will be determined later, together with the administrations of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
“We pay special attention to security issues,” said the head of the department, Pavel Malkov. “Today, the priority is the health and well-being of the people of Russia.”
The pandemic has already made adjustments to the activities of foreign statisticians – the timing of the 2020 round of population censuses in the United States, Brazil and Kyrgyzstan has been changed.
“The leadership of Rosstat is analyzing the current situation and various options for organizing and conducting the All-Russian Population Census so that it can be carried out as efficiently as possible and in the intended format,” says Pavel Malkov.
The All-Russian population census is scheduled for October 2020. This is the first census to be held with the widespread use of digital technologies. The main innovation of the upcoming census will be the possibility for Russian residents to independently fill out an electronic census form on the public services portal (gosuslugi.ru). Census takers will use tablets with special software when going around living quarters. It will also be possible to enroll at census tracts, including on the premises of the multifunctional centers for the provision of state and municipal services “My Documents”.
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Half-day care, full-day care, music-focused, nature-focused, and more! Scout out the best child care organizations and early education programs in the Boulder area.
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JOIN THE WAITLIST — Bixby School was founded in 1970. Our school is organized around the belief that children are unique individuals, each with their own abilities, interests, and needs. Bixby’s preschool is designed to support and encourage children’s lively intellects with a flexible, and active learning curriculum shaped by student interests and individual personalities. Our shared core values are respect, responsibility, and empathy. 3-acre Campus, Student: Faculty ratio 6:1, Extended Day Available: 7:15 am – 5:45 pm daily, Hot Lunch prepared daily (included), Indoor pool, Weekly Swim Lessons. Play-Based Programming.
8am – 5pm. M-F. August 1st to May 30th – Closed in July
Blossom International Preschool, LLC is a member of WECAN, CAEYC, CAFCC and AATF. We are a FARM to ECE preschool. Blossom International Preschool is a Waldorf-inspired, play- and nature-based Licensed Child Care Center in operation since 2015. We follow a multicultural Waldorf inspired curriculum and French language is integrated into our daily rhythm and circle/songs. Multilingual Early Childhood Education. We create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment, empowering children to explore and expand during their early years. We have three beautiful Waldorf-inspired classrooms. We celebrate U.S. and International festivals and holidays. At Blossom, we celebrate diversity and we welcome families with children ages 2.5 to 6 years old.
M-F, 3-day and 5-day options for Preschool. 8am to 3pm, middle school until 3:15pm.
After-school care and enrichment classes available. Boulder Country Day School, where academic distinction meets education with character. BCD is a top-rated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover their own unique excellence. BCD Preschool is a unique learning environment where teachers can build meaningful relationships with each student, nurture their strengths, and help them meet goals through focused, individualized attention. Every child deserves to be known and loved, and our small class sizes and low student/teacher ratios empower us to live this value every day.
Licensed. Come to our little red schoolhouse and aboard our little green school bus as we take trips to local creeks, ponds, pools, gardens, forest trails and explore different parks. Jump on a Strider bike, or learn to ride one, as we discover the bike trails that go from our school through local neighborhoods and along creeks. Our farm tubs at the school and our community garden plot give children the opportunity to plant, water, weed, and harvest food grown from seed. Local farmers provide fresh produce to us on a weekly basis for children to wash, prepare, and cook delicious snacks. Children will get to visit various local farms to meet the farmers and their animals. Sign up now as we have limited our enrollment to 13 children a day.
Year-round. 8:30am to 3:30pm. Full-days and half-days. M-F.
Licensed. Lifeways (Waldorf) Certified. A small, play-based, outdoor-focused home school for children ages one to five in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Outdoor learning with gardening and farm animals. Master’s degree teachers. Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Based on Waldorf/Lifeways philosophy. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. A non-profit school welcoming diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation.
Full-Time for 4 & 5 year olds: M-F, 8:30am – 3:15pm. Part-Time for 3 – 5 year olds: M-Th; 8:30 – 11:30am or 12:20 – 3:15pm.
Now enrolling for the 23/24 school year. Flagstaff Academy offers both full-time for 4 & 5 year olds and part-time preschool options for children ages 3 – 5. Founded in 2009, our preschool incorporates the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence Curriculum and Early Learning Developmental Guidelines. Children in the preschool program develop both socially and academically, and discover that learning is fun through play-based activities. Unique learning opportunities include regular visits to our greenhouse/geo-conservatory classroom and teaching garden, and school library time.
Licensed & Accredited. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child–head, hand, and heart. Outdoor-oriented classrooms connected to nature encourage learning through play and exploration with a focus on relationships, communication, art, nature immersion, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including music, art and PE. Award-winning, master-level teachers with over 20 years of experience in each classroom. Personalized Affordable Tuition. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.
The Boulder JCC Early Childhood Center is designed to enhance each child’s social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive, and physical development. Our school offers opportunities for exploration and discovery in a play-based, educational environment. We strive to nourish children’s innate wonder, curiosity, imagination, and self-esteem. We welcome children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. As a play and constructivist-based Reggio Emilia-inspired school, we believe that education is a process, brought on by the child’s interaction with their immediate world. It is through playing in this world that each child is encouraged and stimulated to wonder, explore, experiment, and discover, using their own unique learning style and interests. As a Jewish school, we approach our work with children through Jewish lenses.
M-F. Full- or half-days from 8:30 am to 12:30 or 3:30 pm. Extended care 8 am to 5:30 pm.
At Off Broadway Preschool, we aim to inspire curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children and families through our programing. Our daily schedule balances child-directed play experiences with structured group classes in music, yoga, visual art, and integrated arts. We employ professional educators to guide children through the school day, and keep low teacher to student ratios (1:5) to ensure that children and families are given personalized attention. Meals are prepared in-house using high quality organic ingredients. Our recently updated facility is conveniently located in downtown Boulder which allows us to take walking field trips to the Farmers Market, library and Museum of Boulder. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, we continue to adhere to state, city and Early Childhood Council recommendations. We enthusiastically offer enrollment in Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado. Year round.
8am – 3pm. 3-, 4-, and 5-day schedule; full- and half-day options. After-Care from 3pm – 6pm
The transition from home life to school is an important milestone in a child’s early development. At SHJ, love, and care for each student helps to ensure a smooth transition. Our Preschool program for 3-year-olds develops social-emotional and early learning skills through hands-on, play-based activities. Children practice independence, patience, sharing, and listening—the building blocks for a lifetime of success. Our Pre-K class for 4-year-olds is filled with the discovery and jots of learning through play. Children engage in creative lessons to develop early literacy and math proficiency and prepare them for Kindergarten.
M-F full and 1/2 day and partial week program. August – May school year, June – mid July Summer Program.
Snow Lion is a contemplative school for young children. Contemplative education is experiential; it happens naturally rather than being imposed. We value self-discovery through play, interpersonal connection and connection to the natural world. We believe in the power of imagination and discovery that make childrens’ experiences in the world rich with joy and magic. At Snow Lion Preschool we cultivate a community and environment that values process over product, exploration, compassion and loving kindness. Our community holds deep respect for impermanence, flexibility, interdependence, cause and effect, and joy. Snow Lion began in the autumn of 1995 as a small playgroup of three children. It quickly evolved, and after 27 years under the leadership and vision of Kristin Lhatso, Rachel Flax Kaplan took over to continue Kristin’s legacy in 2022. Snow Lion Preschool is a community of over fifty children with hundreds of alumni children and their families.
Afternoons or full days. Summer Hours, 8:30-3. School Year Hours 8:30-4:00.
Summer & Fall School-Age, Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Farm-Based Programs for children Age 3-8. Choose 2 or more mornings, afternoons or full days, Summer Hours, 8:30-3, School Year Hours 8:30-4:00. This mostly outdoor based program consists of hands on animal time, harvesting and gardening, outdoor nature play, project based learning and so much more!
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3340 Dartmouth Avenue, Boulder, CO, USA
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2.5 – 6 years
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Year-round. Call for hours.
NOW ENROLLING. Licensed. Sunflower celebrates 40 years of connecting young children to nature and their inherent sense of wonder! Sunflower Preschool is a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on, nurturing environment, where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower, our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years. Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multi-sensory outdoor environment.
M-F, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (full- and half-day options available).
About TLC: We’ve been nurturing success in all kids for over 65 years! Our childcare, preschool and therapy center focuses on helping kids of all abilities develop the cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Late August – May: School Year, June – early August: Summer Sessions. Days: M-F, 2/3/5-day options. Hours: Half Day 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, Full Day 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Optional early care from 8:30 – 9 am.
Thorne Nature Preschool is built on the simple belief that kids grow better in nature. Our preschool offers a unique early childhood education experience where young children go to learn, grow, and reach their full potential through daily immersion in nature with caring, attentive mentors. With dual goals of nature connection and fostering the development of the whole-child, Thorne Nature Preschool prepares young children to succeed in school and in life. Thorne Nature Preschool is a provider of Colorado’s Universal Preschool program.
Treehouse Learning provides quality early childcare and educational experiences for children ages birth-Kindergarten. Now in its 26th year as an independent, family-owned school, Treehouse Learning provides education for a Whole Brain, Whole Person, and Whole Planet through a framework of belonging, inclusion, diversity, equity, and sustainability. Our holistic approach supports optimal and balanced development across children’s cognitive, physical, and social-emotional domains in the context of relationships to self, community, and larger ecosystems on our planet. Our days begin with singing at Big Circle community gatherings, plus mixed-aged learning cohorts, Brain Gym, RULER social-emotional curriculum, music, movement, arts, nature-based learning, community engagement, and more! Gardening program + chef-prepared lunches & snacks daily.
What if Your 2-Year Old is Not Talking But Understands You?
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Written By Allison Geller
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What if your two-year-old is not speaking yet, but you know they understand what you are saying? If your child has not yet fully developed their verbal communication, they may be what is commonly referred to as a “late talker.”
Late talking is when a child understands more than they can say. While this may be cause for concern for some parents, it is important to remember that all children develop at different rates. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 15 percent of children between the ages of 18 and 24 months old are late talkers.
There are several reasons why a 2-year-old is babbling but not talking. Sometimes, it may be because they are shy or introverted. It can also be related to hearing loss or other developmental delays. In most cases, however, the cause is unknown.
Early intervention is key if you are concerned that your child may be a late talker. This article will share tips on a few things you can do to encourage your child’s communication development and help you understand when it’s time to seek help.
How to Know if Your Child Understands You
How Do I Know if My Child is Just a Late Talker Or if It’s Something More?
Two-Year-Old Speech Milestones
Causes of Speech Delays in 2-Year-Olds
Does Your Two-Year-Old Need Speech Therapy?
Tips For Parents of Late Talkers
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language in Toddlers
Frequently Asked Questions
How Connected Speech Pathology Can Help Your Toddler Communicate More Effectively
How to Know if Your Child Understands You
Receptive language is the ability to understand spoken language, including following directions, answering questions, and understanding stories. If your child has good receptive language skills, they can communicate their needs and wants, even if they are not yet talking.
Here are ways of knowing that your child understands you even if they are not talking yet:
Your child follows your gaze
If you are looking at something across the room, does your child look in that direction too? This is called “joint attention,” an important milestone in communication development.
Your child points
Pointing is one of the first ways babies communicate. If your child is pointing to things they want or need, it is a good sign that they understand what you are saying.
Your child responds to their name
If you call your child’s name and they look at you, it means they understand that you are talking to them.
Your child imitates sounds
If your child makes sounds back when you make sounds, it shows that they are trying to communicate with you.
Your child uses gestures
Gestures are another form of communication. If your child is waving “bye-bye” or shaking their head “no,” it means they understand what those gestures mean.
How Do I Know if My Child is Just a Late Talker Or if It’s Something More?
Expressive language is the ability to use spoken language. This includes being able to say words, put sentences together, and ask questions. If your child has good expressive language skills, they should be able to communicate their needs and wants verbally.
Here is a checklist of some ways of knowing that your 2-year old may have an expressive language delay:
Your child has a limited vocabulary
If your child only says a few words, they are likely a late talker.
Your child uses made-up words
If your child uses words they only understand, it is a good sign that they are trying to communicate, but their expressive language skills are not yet developed.
Your child does not imitate words or sounds in their environment
If your child does not imitate the words or sounds they hear, it may indicate a delay.
Your child points or gestures to get what they want
If your child is using gestures instead of words to communicate their needs, it may be because they don’t yet know the word for what they want.
Your child does not put two words together
If your child is not yet saying phrases such as “more milk” or “daddy pig,” they are likely a late talker.
Your child has difficulty asking questions
If your child can only answer yes or no questions, it is another sign that they are a late talker.
Two-Year-Old Speech Milestones
Keep in mind that developmental milestones provided by speech pathologists are a range, not a rule. All children develop differently and at their own pace.
The following milestones are for typically-developing children:
Causes of Speech Delays in 2-Year-Olds
While there are several possible causes of speech delay, often the cause is unknown, and it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Early intervention and therapy can be beneficial in helping children with speech delays improve their communication skills.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common causes of speech and language delays in young children. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, around 3 in every 1,000 children in the United States are born with hearing loss.
Hearing loss can make it difficult for infants and toddlers to learn the sounds of speech, which can, in turn, delay their development of language skills. In some cases, hearing loss can also lead to behavior problems, as children may become frustrated or withdrawn if they cannot communicate effectively.
If you suspect an early language delay, hearing loss, or have a familial history of hearing issues, you should have your child’s hearing checked.
Neurological Disorders
Some children may have neurological conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome, which can cause speech delays. Children with neurological and developmental disorders may struggle with expressive and receptive language. In addition, they may have trouble understanding what others are saying.
As a result, children with neurological disorders may not receive the same level of language exposure as other children their age, leading to delays in speech development. Various treatment options are available for children with neurological disorders, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
Intellectual Disability
Children with an intellectual disability may have difficulty understanding language or processing information, leading to delayed speech development.
Speech and Language Developmental Disorders
Children with speech and language developmental disorders may have difficulty producing sounds and forming words, which can result in a delay in speech development.
Lack of Stimulation
Children who are not exposed to a variety of sounds, words, and conversations may have a harder time developing speech skills.
Speech Sound Disorders
Some children may have difficulty producing specific speech sounds, such as “r” or “s,” which can result in speech delays.
Cognitive Delays
Children with cognitive delays may have difficulty understanding and using language, resulting in speech delays.
Does Your Two-Year-Old Need Speech Therapy?
If you have a concern about your child’s speech and language development, the best thing to do is to consult with a professional at the first signs of a problem. If your child is not yet talking, but you feel they should be, you can ask your pediatrician for a referral to a speech therapist.
A speech therapist can assess your child’s development and guide you on what you can do to help. In some cases, speech therapy for your 2-year old may be recommended.
Remember that early intervention is critical if your child is a late talker. Late language emergence is not always a cause for concern, but it is important to consult a professional to rule out any underlying issues. With the proper support, your child will develop the skills they need to communicate effectively.
How Do Speech Pathologists Assess Children For Language Delays?
Speech pathologists assess children for language delays in a few different ways. One way is through clinical observation, where the speech therapist watches the child interact with others and takes note of their verbal and nonverbal communication.
Another way is through formal testing, which may include using standardized assessments or developmental milestones to identify areas of concern. Finally, speech pathologists may also talk to the child’s caregivers to better understand their development.
A speech-language evaluation is conducted playfully, and the child should not feel like they are being tested. The speech pathologist will ask the child to do various tasks, such as answering questions, following directions, or naming objects. They will also observe how the child interacts with others.
The goal of the evaluation is to get a clear picture of the child’s strengths and weaknesses to develop an individualized treatment plan.
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Tips For Parents of Late Talkers
There are several things you can do to get your toddler talking:
Model Communication
Talk to your child often and use simple words and phrases. When they see you communicating, they will be more likely to want to communicate themselves. Pay attention to their body language and facial expressions and respond to them. Describe what you are doing as you do it. For example, “I am cooking dinner now. I am putting the chicken in the oven.”
Encourage Your Child to Communicate With You
Encourage your child to communicate with you, even if they are not speaking yet. You can use baby sign language or picture cards to help your child express their needs. Using baby sign language can be a great way to communicate before your child can speak.
If your child points or gestures, try to understand what they want. Respond to their sounds and encourage them to make more sounds.
Read to Your Child
Read to your child every day. Reading will help them learn new words. Point to the pictures as you read and discuss what is happening in the story.
Encourage Turn-Taking
When playing with your child, take turns talking or making sounds. Taking turns will help them understand that communication is a two-way process.
Make Eye Contact
Make sure to look at your child when you are talking to them. Maintaining good eye contact will help them feel connected to you and more engaged in the conversation.
Be Patient
Try to be patient when communicating with your child. Give them time to respond, and don’t get frustrated if they don’t understand everything you are saying.
Play Games With Your Child
Games are a great way to help your child learn new words and practice their communication skills. Try games that involve pointing, such as “I Spy” or “Where is Thumbkin?” You can also play with toys that involve taking turns, such as block towers or simple card games.
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language in Toddlers
If your child is not speaking, you can still do plenty of things together.
Play Catch
Playing catch is a great way to bond with your child and get them moving. It can also help improve hand-eye coordination, skill, and strength. Try using a soft ball or bean bag so it’s easy for them to catch. You can make the game more challenging by adding obstacles, such as trees or fences, or by increasing the distance between you and your child.
Read Books
There are so many great books to read with your toddler. Reading is a great way to help your child learn new words and understand what’s happening in the world around them. Be sure to point to the pictures and discuss what’s happening in the story. Pointing will keep your child engaged and interested in reading.
Draw Pictures
Drawing is an excellent way for children to express themselves. Encourage your child to draw pictures and discuss what they did.
Sing Songs
There are many great songs to sing with your toddler, most of which are easy to learn. Some of our favorites include “The Wheels on the Bus,” “Old McDonald Had a Farm,” and “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.” These songs are great for teaching new words and sounds, and they’re also fun to sing. Plus, they’re easy enough for even the youngest toddlers to join in on the singing.
Play With Blocks
Blocks are a great way to help children learn about shapes and sizes. They can also be used to teach counting and other basic concepts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words should a two-year-old know?
Children learn the language at different rates, so there is no one answer to this question. Some two-year-olds may only be saying a few words, while others may be able to repeat words and phrases. However, most experts agree that children should have a vocabulary of about 50 words by the time they reach two years old.
How can I help my two-year-old with speech and language development?
Helping your 2-year-old with speech and language development is essential for future success. While every child develops at their own pace, there are some general milestones that most children reach around this age.
A toddler talking 50 words and putting two words together to make simple phrases is considered normal for spoken language. In terms of speech development, most two-year-olds are starting to produce sounds like “m,” “b,” and “p.” If your child is not meeting these milestones, or if you have concerns about their speech or language development, it is always a good idea to consult with an early intervention speech pathologist.
What causes expressive language delay in toddlers?
There are many potential causes of expressive language delay in toddlers. Some children develop more slowly than others and may eventually catch up. Others may have underlying medical or developmental issues that impact their communication ability. And some children may be exposed to limited opportunities to practice and hone their language skills.
What are the treatment options for language delays?
The treatment options for language delays will vary depending on the child’s individual needs. Sometimes, no treatment is necessary, and the child will eventually catch up to their peers.
However, in other cases, treatment may be recommended to help the child reach their full potential. The most common type of treatment is speech therapy. Speech therapy can help children improve their communication skills by teaching them how to produce sounds, use words, and compose sentences.
Speech therapy is usually conducted one-on-one. It would be best to look for a speech therapist that your child feels comfortable with and who uses appropriate techniques for their age and level of development.
How Connected Speech Pathology Can Help Your Toddler Communicate More Effectively
If your toddler is not meeting the expected speech and language milestones for their age, it is vital to seek professional help. A certified speech-language pathologist can assess your child’s skills and guide you on how to best support their development.
At Connected Speech Pathology, we specialize in working with toddlers and their families. We understand the challenges of raising a non-verbal or late-talking child and are here to help. We offer various services, including individual therapy and parent coaching. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about how we can help your family.
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About the Author
Allison Geller is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and the owner of Connected Speech Pathology. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida in Speech-Language Pathology. Allison has practiced speech therapy in a number of settings including telepractice, acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and private practice. She has worked extensively with individuals across the lifespan including toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and adults. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of communication disorders including receptive/expressive language disorders, articulation disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, brain injury, and swallowing disorders.
Allison served as the clinical coordinator of research in aphasia in the Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. She is on the Board of Directors for the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN), a Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) certified clinician, and a proud Family Empowerment Scholarship/Step-Up For Students provider. Allison is passionate about delivering high quality-effective treatment remotely because it’s convenient and easy to access. What sets us apart from other online speech therapy options is—Allison takes great care to hire the very best SLPs from all over the country.
2-Year-Old Not Talking but Babbling: Should You Worry?
Speech and language disorders can affect your child’s comprehension and how they express themself. Certain conditions can affect their development in these areas.
Toddlers are busy little beings. They walk, talk, and explore the world around them with fascinating curiosity.
You may notice that your child’s development goes at its own unique pace. And that’s OK — at least most of the time. Still, if you’re worried that your 2-year-old isn’t talking as much as their peers, or that they’re still babbling versus saying actual words, it’s a valid concern.
Understanding what’s developmentally appropriate at this age can help you know if your tot is on track. Here’s more about the milestones, what to watch for, and how you can seek help for potential issues.
Related: Language milestones at 1 to 2 years
By age 2, milestones for speech and language include having a vocabulary of 50 or more words, even if they aren’t pronounced perfectly or understood by strangers. Your tot may also call their favorite foods by their correct names and make various animal sounds — moo, baa, cluck, oink — when prompted.
Two-word phrases also emerge (e.g., “want food”), as well as the use of pronouns like “mine,” by your child’s second birthday.
Between the age of 2 and 3, your child may know between 200 and 1,000 words. That’s a big jump in vocabulary! They may begin to understand and speak about spatial concepts, such as “on” or “in.” They also demonstrate a better understanding of pronouns and know words to describe people, places, and things, including “happy” or “sad” and “big” or “small. ”
Other milestones include:
using two- to three-word sentences (e.g., “I want more” or “I see that”)
speaking more clearly so that caregivers can understand
answering simple questions
using more pronouns, such as “I,” “you,” or “me”
adding appropriate inflection to questions (e.g., “my turn?”)
beginning to use plural words by adding “s” to everyday words, like “toys” or “shoes”
beginning to use past tense for verbs, like “walked” or “jumped”
It’s important to note that children of this age still may leave the ends off of words. They may also not speak in a way that’s totally understood by strangers. When they’re 2, you or other caregivers may only understand around 50 percent of the words your child says.
As your child gets closer to age 3, their speech may be understood fairly well by the people in your family or others who regularly care for them.
Related: Does my toddler have a speech delay?
You may have heard that speech delays are associated with autism. This is true, but delays can exist on their own as well. In general, children with isolated speech delays tend to meet their milestones in other areas of development — just not in speech or language.
For example, your child may have trouble speaking but does respond when their name is called or can use other ways to communicate, such as shaking their head yes or no, using sign language, or vocalizations. Your child may not have a large vocabulary, but they can follow age-appropriate directions or use age-appropriate social skills.
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have speech delays, as well as difficulty with communicating in general. For example, you may notice your child doesn’t respond to their name or follow directions. Your tot may not point toward objects or use other gestures.
Other features of autism include:
Additional communication issues. These include repeating certain words or phrases and losing words or phrases that were once in their vocabulary. You may also notice that when your child does speak, they do so in a robotic, sing-song, or other unusual tone of voice.
Social challenges. In children with autism, these include things like limited eye contact and trouble reading cues, such as facial expressions or body language, among other challenges.
Repetitive behaviors. Rocking or hand-flapping are other signs of autism. Your little one may be extremely focused on certain interests, play with their toys only in a specific way (e.g., lining up dolls or spinning crayons), or even seem interested in just one part of a specific toy, such as the buttons on a doll’s dress.
Being extremely troubled with breaking a normal routine is yet another common characteristic of ASD.
Resist the urge to self-diagnose your child, and bring up any concerns with your child’s pediatrician. Some of the behaviors above may be part of your toddler’s personality or development. Experts say that a doctor’s diagnosis of autism at age 2 can be “very reliable” but note that it often takes longer for most kids to get a final diagnosis.
Related: How early can autism be detected?
Outside of ASD, there are a number of reasons your child may experience a speech or language delay. Primary causes are those that can’t be attributed to some other condition affecting your child.
Speech and language are two different things. Speech is the way your child forms words and sounds, while language is how your child applies meaning to those words and communicates. Children can have trouble saying words, putting them together, or other issues with speech and language.
Some primary causes include:
Developmental expressive language disorder (DELD). Children with this condition have trouble expressing themselves with speech, gestures, and writing (though trouble with writing won’t be noticeable with a toddler). The cause of this disorder is unknown.
Receptive language disorder. On the flip side, children with receptive language disorder have trouble understanding and processing language they hear. These kids may hear the words around them but have trouble connecting the words to their meanings. As with expressive language disorder, the cause is generally unknown.
Other secondary conditions that may also cause delays in speech and language. This means the delay is caused by another condition that affects another part of your child’s body or brain. For example, the ears or soft palate of the mouth.
They include:
cerebral palsy
childhood apraxia of speech
dysarthria
hearing loss before or after speech is developed
intellectual disability
selective mutism
Related: Speech disorders
In the United States, children are eligible for a free federal program called “early intervention” until age 3. This program covers every area of a child’s development, from physical skills to emotional skills and beyond.
In regards to language and speech, audiologists and speech-language pathologists help children with communication skills, including listening, talking, gesturing, and overall understanding.
You may also get in touch with your state’s early intervention program directly. Simply call and say, “I have concerns about my child’s development, and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out whether they’re eligible for early intervention services.”
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After your first contact, your child will be evaluated by a professional to discover their individual set of needs. If your little one is eligible, they may undergo more tests or observations so your child’s team can write up an Individualized Family Service Plan.
As the name implies, each child’s plan will be catered to their needs and the corresponding potential treatments. As a caregiver, you help decide what’s part of your child’s plan.
Therapy activities for toddlers might involve:
playing games
reading books to interact through language
practicing with sounds and syllables
Sessions may take place in your home or at a nearby school, day care center, or other public space.
You, as the parent, may also be able to help your child with speech therapy with proper training from a speech-language pathologist. Experts share that children exhibit a more varied response to learning from their parents, though, so be sure to work with professionals when coming up with your ultimate plan.
Discussing any concerns you may have with your child’s pediatrician is a good idea, too. They can help with the evaluation, as well as recommend and help coordinate any appropriate medical testing, such as a hearing test, and potential specialist referrals.
What about after age 3?
Is your child almost 3? Before their birthday, your early intervention team will help write a transition plan for the next stage of therapy/support. Some states continue to offer early intervention after this age — your team can give you more information on the specifics. For others, services may be available through their local school district.
Related: What is speech therapy?
Keep in mind that every child is different, and every treatment plan is individual. Your little one may respond quickly to therapy (if needed) or, on the other hand, they may take some time to get the hang of things.
That said, in instances of an isolated speech and/or language delay that isn’t associated with another condition, early treatment can be helpful. Experts at the American Academy of Family Physicians share that children in this category typically have normal speech by the time they enter kindergarten.
One study followed late talkers from the time they were 20 to 34 months until they were in kindergarten and beyond. It found that 74 percent of the group had normal speech and language skills by the time they reached school.
A more recent study showed that late talkers may have more emotional or behavioral issues at age 2 due to not being able to adequately express themselves. However, over time these children didn’t show a significant difference in these areas when compared with their peers.
For speech and language delays caused by secondary issues, your child’s progress will likely depend on the cause and continued treatment therapies. Don’t lose hope. Continue to reach out to your child’s pediatrician or early intervention specialist for guidance and support.
There’s a lot you can do at home to promote good speech and language skills in the early years. Try reading to your toddler daily. You can also sing songs and talk out loud as you go about the day’s tasks to get your little one hearing more words and sentences.
If you still have concerns about your child not reaching speech or language milestones, consult your pediatrician. You don’t need a referral for early intervention services, but your child’s doctor may be able to point you in the right direction for help. The key is to identify potential issues and get support as soon as you can.
And don’t worry if you’re unsure about whether your family needs services. Leave that part up to the professionals and continue to advocate for your child.
Should I be worried, and what should a mother do if the child does not speak
Now there are significantly more children with speech development disorders. I compare with the 1990s, when I started working as a speech therapist and, according to my observations, the situation deteriorated sharply in the early 2000s. Perhaps this is due to the advent of the Internet in our lives or other factors that are still unknown.
There are so many children who do not speak at 2 or even 3 years old that for some young pediatricians this situation seems to be the norm. Doctors say that the child has the right to an individual pace of development and up to 5 years of age you can not worry about speech. But there is one problem: at the age of 6, the sensitive period of speech development ends. If you start developing a child’s speech only at 5, then you may not have time to take advantage of this “window of opportunity”.
When does a child’s speech development begin and how does it happen? After the 21st week of intrauterine life, the baby’s auditory system already responds to sounds. Best of all during this period, the child hears the voice of the mother.
This creates the foundation for the perception of the native language and learning it.
It is important that the vestibular system develops at the same time. This is due to the movements that the mother makes. If a pregnant woman constantly lies, does not talk to her baby, does not sing songs to him, this becomes a risk factor for his development after birth.
The first test of the maturity of the nervous system of a newborn is his ability to suckle breast milk . This is one of the predictors of speech development.
Communication skills are also important for future speech development. From the first weeks of life, the baby communicates with his mother and other family members. At first, he uses only as a means of communication, calling , indicating that he is hungry or uncomfortable. Mom comes to the cry and corrects the situation – this is how the first dialogue between mother and baby is formed.
Later smiles and drawling sounds uttered by the child are added to this dialogue, then babbling . Gradually, the cry ceases to be the main means of communication.
The first dialogue between mother and baby begins with a cry. The baby screams to say that he is hungry or dirty, and the mother comes to feed him or change his diaper. This game can last up to 15 minutes. An important stage in learning to speak is the game of “coo-coo”, which most babies like – when an adult hides behind a diaper and appears.
By the age of 12 months babbling begins to gradually turn into words . A child can say about 10 recognizable words. It can be lightweight options like “ba-ba” or “bang”. Another important acquisition of this age is the pointing gesture. With its help, the baby draws the attention of others to some interesting object for him.
By the age of 12 months, the child already has all the pre-speech skills of dialogue. He communicates using a smile, sounds, gestures, a look, and then also words. With this arsenal, the baby can:
start a dialogue with an adult;
change subject;
comment on ongoing events;
end the dialogue.
After the child began to walk confidently, there is a leap in his speech development. At the age of about 1.5 to 2 years, vocabulary is rapidly increasing, and at 2 years old, the baby already uses simple phrases like “mom give me” in communication.
First, the child uses sounds, gestures and looks to communicate with parents, and then begins to say simple phrases: “Mom, give!”
At 3 years of age, children with normal speech development communicate in long phrases , ask questions that begin with the words “what for” and “why”. Memorize and recite verses.
At this age, the speech of a child is still different from that of an adult, and this is normal. It can distort some speech sounds (phonemes). There are phonemes that appear early in speech – these are vowel sounds, as well as the sounds P, B, M, V, P, etc., which are called the sounds of early ontogenesis.
Later, the child learns to pronounce sounds that require more complex tongue movements, such as hissing. The sounds L and R are usually the last to appear in the speech of children who speak Russian. However, there are children who growl as early as two years old. This does not mean that the child masters his native language ahead of schedule.
By the age of 6-7 years, the child fully masters speech.
How to identify speech delay
It is advisable to start acting even before specialists have diagnosed a child with speech development delay.
The baby’s nervous system can send you SOS signals:
The baby sucks weakly at the breast, often spits up.
The newborn does not sleep.
Too quiet child – never screams.
Does not respond to loud sounds.
Does not respond to mother’s voice.
1.5-2 months – does not smile when communicating with mom and dad.
2-4 months – no humming (long sounds).
4-5 months – no babbling (repetitive syllables).
12 months – No pointing gesture and/or does not use words to communicate.
1–1.5 years – no dynamics in speech development, the number of words does not increase.
2 years – no phrasal speech.
When to start worrying
If a child at the age of 2 does not say anything, then most likely you have already heard many stories about adults who also spoke late in childhood, and then everything was fine in their life. Yes, this really happens.
But here’s what’s important to think about. What if your child does not speak at three or four? This is very common now.
A delay in the development of any skill in a young child is a sign of dysfunction in the functioning of the nervous system. Sometimes the brain can handle itself, but sometimes it needs help. Better to play it safe and act.
The most unfortunate strategy in case of delayed speech development is to wait.
An urgent need to see a neurologist if a child of one year:
does not turn around when you call him by name;
does not make eye contact;
is not interested in communicating with close adults;
no pointing gesture.
Why a two-year-old child does not speak
Hearing impairment . The first thing to do is to go to an audiologist and do a comprehensive hearing examination with the help of equipment. Perhaps the child is hard of hearing.
A comprehensive hearing examination by an audiologist is a must for every child. This is the gold standard all over the world.
Problems with the articulation apparatus or part of it . A less likely option is that something is wrong with the tongue, lips, or other parts of the articulatory apparatus. Very rarely, but it happens that the short hyoid ligament (bridle) interferes with the child.
Certainly this is not the only reason preventing the child from speaking. For example, if the movements of the tongue are disturbed, then the reason is brain dysfunctions.
Neurological causes . Most often, the matter is in neurology, but the neurologist in the clinic has neither the knowledge nor the equipment to identify the weak links in the work of the baby’s nervous system – those points of growth that need to be influenced. Therefore, it is important to go to a neurologist who works in a specialized clinic that deals with the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children with speech development disorders.
Genetic causes . There are families in which speech disorders occur from generation to generation. But this does not mean at all that you need to sit idly by. In this case, the child all the more needs intensive help for the development of speech – primarily neurological.
Language developmental disorders may be part of other genetic and acquired developmental disorders such as Down syndrome, autism and others. The development of these children requires increased attention. It is difficult to predict something here, but many children, even with severe developmental disorders, master speech.
We have discussed the biological causes of delayed speech development. However, a child is not only a biological, but also a social being. He masters speech by communicating with people. First of all, with my mother and other family members. This implies another possible reason for the delay in speech development.
Lack of live communication and excess of gadgets in the life of a child . At the beginning of the article, I suggested that the Internet may be causing an increase in the number of non-speaking children. Especially the mobile Internet – tablets and smartphones have created conditions for the deterioration in the development of children.
Parents communicate less with their children. They themselves are immersed in gadgets and believe that it is normal and convenient to keep a child busy with the same. Children move less due to the abuse of gadgets, and the development of speech is closely related to the development of motor skills (and not only fine ones).
The child begins to speak when the following conditions are met:
The brain has reached the necessary functional maturity.
The child wants to communicate something to others.
People around react to the child’s initiative and talk to him.
By the age of 12 months, the child should be faced with a situation where he lacks the means of communication to share with parents quite complex meanings. This is where speech comes in.
Parents always influence the development of the child’s speech: either support or inhibit. They must constantly adapt to the changing speech capabilities of the baby. Any extremes here are bad.
If the parents never respond to the child’s attempts to communicate, dismiss him and often give him the phone, there will be a delay in the development of speech. But if they anticipate every desire of the baby to communicate, then they also interfere with his development.
To help your child speak, avoid extremes. Give him enough lively communication, but do not anticipate the wishes of the baby in this matter
How to help the child speak
Communication with the baby should be started even when he is in the womb . You will see that this is a real dialogue, because the child will respond with movements.
From the first days of life it is necessary to read aloud to the child . Rhythmic poems from children’s books are excellent for this purpose.
Introduce complementary foods at 4-6 months of age . We eat and speak with the help of the same organs. Diverse in texture and taste food develops the sensitivity and controllability of the tongue and lips.
Sing to your child from birth . Young children are very musical.
Children under two years of age should not be left alone with gadgets. If he watches a cartoon, then let him do it only with you. Comment on the child’s reactions and what is happening on the screen.
Limit Screen Time . For a preschooler – a maximum of 30 minutes a day.
Talk to your child more than . This does not mean that you need to keep talking. Consider his reaction, pause so that he can participate in the dialogue. Even if the child does not yet speak, he can use gestures or sounds.
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Use more gestures when communicating with your child – bye bye blow kiss, no high five. Children who use gestures to communicate have a better prognosis for speech development.
Develop your child’s independence . Create conditions for him to master self-service skills. This is also important for speech development.
Encourage your child to be independent. Give him feasible tasks, teach him to take care of himself and the environment, and it will be easier for him to develop harmoniously
Why is it important to think about the development of a child’s speech up to 2 years of age? They come to us from different cities of Russia and from other countries. We provide diagnostics and rehabilitation.
In 90% of cases, diagnostics show that the work of those parts of the nervous system that are formed during fetal life is disrupted. This means that the risk of developmental disorders could be identified as early as 3-4 months . We know how to do this, but patients go to the clinic when the child is 3-4 years old. How much time has been lost!
Nature made sure that children grow up healthy. They are born with a supply of nerve cells in the brain and an excess of inactive connections between them. This is a strategic reserve in case the brain suffers from infections or hypoxia (lack of oxygen) during fetal life or childbirth. This happens often.
These cells and connections are in demand when the child interacts with the environment, that is, communicates and explores the world. If they are not used, then by the age of two years the brain begins to get rid of them. Therefore, it is important to start using this strategic reserve as early as possible.
Briefly about the main things
If a child at the age of 2 does not say anything, this is a sign of a delay in speech development.
If a two-year-old child does not speak, common causes may be: hearing impairment, articulation, neurological and genetic problems, lack of live communication, excess screen time and gadgets.
It happens that the child spoke only at 3 or 4 and no longer encountered speech disorders. But this is not a reason to ignore the problem now and wait until it goes away on its own – after all, by 3-4 years it may not only not be resolved, but even worsen.
It is necessary to take care of the child’s speech development even before the age of 2. And the best way to do this is to create conditions in which he can communicate enough and freely explore the world.
The risk of speech development disorders can be detected when the baby is only 3-4 months old, using diagnostics in modern clinics.
Author: Viktoriya Efimova, psychophysiologist, speech therapist, Doctor of Psychology, head of the Prognoz Clinic and the Logoprognoz Center in St. Petersburg
Photo by Ekaterina Shvidchenko, Irina Antonova and Yulia Vorobieva
Editor: Kamila Klenovits
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Speech development delay: how to help a child speak
Speech development delay is one of the most urgent problems in child neurology today, which, unfortunately, affects absolutely healthy children. Often the parents themselves are the cause of the child’s speech difficulties. The chief pediatric neurologist of the Ministry of Health of the Tver Region, Galina Anatolyevna Zueva, tells what to do and what should not be done in any case so that the child speaks correctly and on time.
Hello dear parents!
Today our conversation is devoted to a very important and urgent problem – the speech development of children. In the last few years, we have increasingly heard that a child who does not speak at 2. 5-3 years old is a variant of the norm, that there is nothing wrong with that, you need to wait a bit, and speech will appear. In fact, this approach is fundamentally wrong. There are physiological norms for proper speech and mental development, and it is very important to monitor their observance from the very birth of a child. Only in this case, he will be able to develop harmoniously and fully.
The main stages in the development of a child’s speech
You can start developing your baby’s speech from the first day of his birth.
The first thing to notice is how the baby cries. The crying of a child from birth is very different, it becomes especially expressive by the first month of life, from it you can understand what the baby needs: it is cold, it hurts, he wants to eat or go to the toilet, or maybe he just wants his mother to take it in her arms . If the child does everything right intonation, then the attentive mother quickly learns to understand the difference and respond to these “requests”. In this case, mental, and then speech development occurs harmoniously. If the baby cries monotonously, at the same level, and does not respond well to the voice, consult a doctor.
If the child is healthy and does not have hearing problems, then in response to positive emotions in the second month of life, he begins to “walk”. Together with the “cooing” the first laugh appears – squealing in response to emotional communication with an adult. The sounds of “humming” are already distinguished by a certain variety with a predominance of combinations of guttural and vowel sounds (“gu”, “ge”, “ha”, etc.) With these sounds, he tries to communicate, reacts to what is happening around him. If the baby does not start to “walk”, consult a doctor, he may have a problem with his ears.
The period of onomatopoeia begins from two months: the baby carefully follows mother’s lips when she talks to him, and as if tries to repeat these movements, but so far silently. So, by 3.5-4 months, a true “coo” is formed, where the child focuses on the sound being pronounced, the syllable, as if listening to himself. During the period of true “humming” sounds become long, melodious and more diverse. Along with guttural and vowels, labial sounds and combinations of vowels with labials are increasingly appearing.
By the age of six months, the child begins to babble – he begins to pronounce some individual letters, syllables. During this period, it is important to track intonations – how he speaks, how he cries. At six months, a healthy child should already be chatting, pronouncing certain syllables, repeating specific sounds after his mother. During the period of babbling, imitation of the sounds of an adult becomes more distinct.
By the end of the pre-verbal period, the child’s non-verbal forms of communication with others become more complicated. Communication is carried out with the help of both hands, more differentiated facial expressions and sounds. The child stretches his hands to his mother, utters separate sounds, as if asking “take me.” Then the facial expressions become more complicated. It becomes more expressive, symbolic gestures appear. The child can communicate with one hand. Babble words of various intonations appear.
By the age of one, a child should speak 8 to 10 simple words: “mom”, “dad”, “baba”, “give”, “on”, that is, short simple words of several syllables. It is during this period that early speech development ends and motor speech begins to form as a way of communication between people.
After a year and a half, the child easily pronounces familiar and unfamiliar words by imitation, both addressed to him and accidentally heard from others. Intensive development of motor speech usually begins in the second half of the 2nd year of life. Up to one year and six months, a child pronounces about 30 words that are simple in sound composition. At two years old, the child already speaks more than 200 words, he has almost phrasal speech, he should already be able to formulate a simple thought or request: “Mom, let’s go to the store, you promised to buy me a toy. ” At the same time, he can still pronounce some sounds indistinctly. By the age of three, a child’s speech has up to 1200-1500 words, including almost all parts of speech.
This development is considered normal. But this happens only when the parents constantly talk to the child, tell him stories, sing lullabies. A very big problem today is that live speech is increasingly being replaced by gadgets. Because of this, many children who are initially born healthy from the point of view of neurology do not begin to speak on time.
If a healthy child at 2.5-3 years old does not speak phrasal speech at all and, at best, only speaks single simple words, he has a delay in speech development, and this, unfortunately, must be treated.
Speech develops gradually
It takes time for a child to learn to speak correctly and build logical, figurative phrases. When a child is just learning to walk, with his mother’s help he takes the first uncertain steps, and after six months or a year he already runs, jumps and dances on his own. The same thing happens with speech: it develops gradually. The child not only memorizes new words, but at the same time trains articulatory muscles, learns to control intonation. It takes more than one year. Therefore, if at 3-3.5 years old your child is just beginning to pronounce the first words and build simple phrases like “mom, give me,” then by the age of six, when it’s time to go to school, he will not form a full-fledged phrasal speech. It is important to engage in the development of speech gradually, but from a very early age.
Causes of delayed speech development
The first and most basic reason is brain damage due to ischemia, hemorrhage, infection. But such deviations are diagnosed immediately, doctors monitor the child and take all the necessary measures. These are the patients with whom the neurologist, psychologist and speech therapist are already working.
But there is a category of patients who are born absolutely healthy. But due to errors in learning, they also begin to delay in speech development. Most often, the reason is the excessive passion of parents for mechanical sound, that is, the sound from a TV, computer, tablet, phone. Children who watch a lot of cartoons or constantly play with singing-talking toys develop passive speech well, but their own active speech is not formed. This is due to the difference in the wavelength of live speech and mechanical speech. In order for the child to start talking, you need to talk with him as much as possible, read fairy tales yourself, sing lullabies.
Never let the TV or radio play in the background in the room where the baby spends time. Of course, if you want to show your child some kind of cartoon or program on a computer, this can and should be done, but after viewing the device must be turned off and put away.
Of course, all these devices and toys allow mom to relax a little or do some other business. But when they replace live communication, this leads to serious problems with the child’s psyche. It is better to prevent such things than to catch up for years later. To restore the correct stereotype of speech in a three-year-old child, to change his perception, it takes a lot of effort and time: the child cannot quickly catch up with such gaps, one has to resort to intensive drug treatment, to additional classes with speech therapists. It’s a long and difficult road. Why bring it to this when you can do everything right from the very beginning?
Why you should sing lullabies
Singing lullabies is an important part of raising a child. The most famous lullabies, for example, “bayu-bayushki-bayu”, were invented back in the 5th-6th century, and it is not by chance that we still sing them to children. They are built specifically in the timbre and wave length fluctuations that are understandable to the child, soothe him, develop the brain. There are songs for every age to sing. Singing such lullabies to a small child and simultaneously rocking him in your arms creates the basis for proper mental development.
Now many couples approach pregnancy planning with full responsibility: they lead a healthy lifestyle, take all the tests, read books about the health and upbringing of the unborn child. Include in this preparation and learning at least a few lullabies to sing to your baby. No matter how simple they may seem to you, they contain folk wisdom worked out over the centuries for the proper development of a person, this is very important. Sing these lullabies for at least a year.
By the age of two, when the child already understands phrasal speech well, songs can be selected with more storylines, so that while the mother is singing, he can imagine this picture in his head.
Talk to your child as much as possible
Do not rush to talk to your child, calmly and measuredly tell him what is going on around you, voice your actions. Then he will begin to perceive by ear the name of this or that object, this is how passive speech is formed. From six months, add details about the color and volume of objects: “small toy”, “red ball”. When you do this consistently, the child learns to hear and understand you.
This helps to explain to the baby after a year that the panties should be dry, that is, it is quite early to teach the child to the potty, and not to use diapers all the time. At a year and a half, the child is able to hold the bladder, control his pelvic functions. This is one of the important links in mental development. Of course, he will eventually learn to ask to use the toilet himself, but these skills will come much later and no longer in the form in which he would like.
Therefore, it is very important to accustom yourself to talk with the baby as much as possible and limit the mechanical sounds around him as much as possible – these are the most important links in the prevention of speech development delay. If we build this correctly, then at the age of 2.5 the child begins to speak in phrase speech, and parents have no problems with his behavior and learning. If your child at 2.5 years old does not speak, especially if there is no so-called gibberish of his own, he is silent and does not voice the game, asking you for something, then this is not a variant of the norm, this is a problem that needs to be dealt with.
How to talk to a child
You need to talk to your child in a normal timbre, it is this tone and timbre that the child knows from his prenatal state.
Try to speak in simple phrases, but do not lisp, do not distort words.
If the child has a problem with vision or hearing, then the mother needs to start brightly painting her lips as soon as possible so that he can follow her lips and understand exactly how she pronounces sounds.
If a child in the first year of life had problems with swallowing, then, unfortunately, problems with sound pronunciation cannot be avoided. You can start studying with a special speech therapist already in the first months of a baby’s life, even in the pre-speech period.
Solve all problems as soon as they appear, do not delay and do not wait for it to pass by itself. It won’t pass.
Ordinary or speech therapy garden?
So, the child has grown up, and it’s time to decide which preschool institution to take him to. At this point, it is important to figure out if your baby has mental and speech problems, and which ones.
When your baby does not have any serious medical problems, start with a regular garden. If in the first year speech does not level off and does not develop to the desired level, then it is worth applying for the medical and pedagogical commission. It runs from February to June. You can get a referral from the day care center or call them and make an appointment. To pass the medical and pedagogical commission, you must have the conclusion of a neurologist, speech therapist, psychiatrist about the state of health of your child.
If a child has begun to speak in phrasal speech, but does not pronounce certain sounds, then you can take him to a regular kindergarten, which has speech therapy groups. They work with children with normal psycho-speech development, but with incorrect settings for the sounds themselves. Usually a speech therapist starts working with such children from the age of five in order to even out speech and correct all weak sounds by school. On average, it takes three months to set up and fix one sound.
One of the most common disorders in children aged 3-3.5 years is the so-called porridge in the mouth, when, due to a violation of the innervation of the speech muscles, the child cannot pronounce some of the sounds clearly and understandably. In this case, one cannot do without the help of a specialist, it is better to contact a neurologist to establish the exact cause of dysarthria and carry out the necessary treatment, if necessary, it is also necessary to visit a special speech therapy garden. It requires an integrated approach: simultaneous coordinated work of a speech therapist, neurologist and psychologist.
The Medical and Pedagogical Commission is in charge of assigning children to specialized groups or kindergartens.
And I repeat again, it is much easier to deal with the prevention of speech development delay, so that those children who could speak, but due to insufficient attention from their parents, did not start, did not fall into special groups. To do this, it is important not just to talk with the child, but to hear what he is talking about, try to understand him and respond to his words. I assure you, if you establish this contact from childhood, it will last for a lifetime, help the baby become a good member of the family, society, reliable support and support for you.
How to prevent stuttering
There are times when a child doesn’t start talking for a long time, while he is being taught, he accumulates a large passive vocabulary, he can form phrases in his head. If you start his speech process excessively actively, then he will not cope with the flow of speech and will begin to stutter. Most often this happens at 2.5-3 years. Children with tics are especially prone to stuttering (obsessive blinking, blinking, sniffing, and the like). If you notice that at the beginning of speech the child begins to stutter, this is a signal that you need to contact a neurologist to solve the problem. Of all the obsessive-compulsive disorders, stuttering is the most complex and can take years to cure.
The nipple and speech development of the child
Another important aspect of the prevention of speech delay is prolonged use of nipples and prolonged breastfeeding. I mean the situation when a pacifier or mother’s breast is in the child’s mouth not for calming or feeding, but just like that, in a state of wakefulness. In this case, the problem arises purely mechanical: in order to speak, the mouth must be free, and if the mouth is occupied, then it is impossible to speak – the nipple or chest interferes.
The pacifier can be used when the baby falls asleep, when sick, when hit, but must be removed when awake. After two years, the pacifier should be discarded completely. This will help to avoid speech problems and maintain the correct bite, which will significantly reduce your financial costs in the future when treating your beloved child’s ugly teeth by an orthodontist.
The same applies to the mother’s breast. It should be a source of food or a means of sedation, nothing more. Of course, breast milk contains a lot of good substances, but it is needed exactly until the child begins to eat normal human food. Breast sucking is very important for the formation of psychological communication between mother and child. But by the age of two, the child already understands the addressed speech well, he can speak himself, so this connection only strengthens and will not be interrupted after weaning the child from the breast.
It is important to wean your baby from thumb sucking from the very beginning. By the age of 2.5-3 years, the child should be able to safely do without a pacifier, mother’s breast or sucking fingers. Why? During sucking, rocking-translational movements give a feeling of calm, sedation. With age, the child’s need for such movements weakens, now he needs to learn about the world around him, to be active. And if the child continues to suck a finger or a dummy, then he automatically transfers himself to the infant period, behaves like a baby and does not give himself the opportunity to fully develop.
Gadgets: harm or benefit
Modern devices, on the one hand, are very useful, but when it comes to children, you need to be extremely careful and careful. Nobody says that you don’t need to use TV and gadgets at all. This is an important part of modern life, children should be able to master them. But a small child still does not have the skills of speech, movements, motor skills, proper mental development, criticism, self-criticism, and the ability to control oneself are incorrectly formed. Therefore, it is very dangerous to uncontrollably give him something that can provoke improper development.
In Russia, little is said about this, and today in most families gadgets are used beyond the permissible limits, for each family member, including a baby, there are two to three gadgets. At the same time, in the same high-tech Japan, children are allowed to use a telephone or computer only from the age of five, when the nervous system has matured. And I agree with their approach. Yes, you can include some educational games or cartoons for your child, but no more than 30-40 minutes a day on a good screen with good sound. Tablets and smartphones are best avoided because young children quickly form color and tactile addictions.
What if Your 2-Year Old is Not Talking But Understands You?
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Written By Allison Geller
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What if your two-year-old is not speaking yet, but you know they understand what you are saying? If your child has not yet fully developed their verbal communication, they may be what is commonly referred to as a “late talker.”
Late talking is when a child understands more than they can say. While this may be cause for concern for some parents, it is important to remember that all children develop at different rates. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 15 percent of children between the ages of 18 and 24 months old are late talkers.
There are several reasons why a 2-year-old is babbling but not talking. Sometimes, it may be because they are shy or introverted. It can also be related to hearing loss or other developmental delays. In most cases, however, the cause is unknown.
Early intervention is key if you are concerned that your child may be a late talker. This article will share tips on a few things you can do to encourage your child’s communication development and help you understand when it’s time to seek help.
How to Know if Your Child Understands You
How Do I Know if My Child is Just a Late Talker Or if It’s Something More?
Two-Year-Old Speech Milestones
Causes of Speech Delays in 2-Year-Olds
Does Your Two-Year-Old Need Speech Therapy?
Tips For Parents of Late Talkers
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language in Toddlers
Frequently Asked Questions
How Connected Speech Pathology Can Help Your Toddler Communicate More Effectively
How to Know if Your Child Understands You
Receptive language is the ability to understand spoken language, including following directions, answering questions, and understanding stories. If your child has good receptive language skills, they can communicate their needs and wants, even if they are not yet talking.
Here are ways of knowing that your child understands you even if they are not talking yet:
Your child follows your gaze
If you are looking at something across the room, does your child look in that direction too? This is called “joint attention,” an important milestone in communication development.
Your child points
Pointing is one of the first ways babies communicate. If your child is pointing to things they want or need, it is a good sign that they understand what you are saying.
Your child responds to their name
If you call your child’s name and they look at you, it means they understand that you are talking to them.
Your child imitates sounds
If your child makes sounds back when you make sounds, it shows that they are trying to communicate with you.
Your child uses gestures
Gestures are another form of communication. If your child is waving “bye-bye” or shaking their head “no,” it means they understand what those gestures mean.
How Do I Know if My Child is Just a Late Talker Or if It’s Something More?
Expressive language is the ability to use spoken language. This includes being able to say words, put sentences together, and ask questions. If your child has good expressive language skills, they should be able to communicate their needs and wants verbally.
Here is a checklist of some ways of knowing that your 2-year old may have an expressive language delay:
Your child has a limited vocabulary
If your child only says a few words, they are likely a late talker.
Your child uses made-up words
If your child uses words they only understand, it is a good sign that they are trying to communicate, but their expressive language skills are not yet developed.
Your child does not imitate words or sounds in their environment
If your child does not imitate the words or sounds they hear, it may indicate a delay.
Your child points or gestures to get what they want
If your child is using gestures instead of words to communicate their needs, it may be because they don’t yet know the word for what they want.
Your child does not put two words together
If your child is not yet saying phrases such as “more milk” or “daddy pig,” they are likely a late talker.
Your child has difficulty asking questions
If your child can only answer yes or no questions, it is another sign that they are a late talker.
Two-Year-Old Speech Milestones
Keep in mind that developmental milestones provided by speech pathologists are a range, not a rule. All children develop differently and at their own pace.
The following milestones are for typically-developing children:
Causes of Speech Delays in 2-Year-Olds
While there are several possible causes of speech delay, often the cause is unknown, and it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Early intervention and therapy can be beneficial in helping children with speech delays improve their communication skills.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common causes of speech and language delays in young children. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, around 3 in every 1,000 children in the United States are born with hearing loss.
Hearing loss can make it difficult for infants and toddlers to learn the sounds of speech, which can, in turn, delay their development of language skills. In some cases, hearing loss can also lead to behavior problems, as children may become frustrated or withdrawn if they cannot communicate effectively.
If you suspect an early language delay, hearing loss, or have a familial history of hearing issues, you should have your child’s hearing checked.
Neurological Disorders
Some children may have neurological conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome, which can cause speech delays. Children with neurological and developmental disorders may struggle with expressive and receptive language. In addition, they may have trouble understanding what others are saying.
As a result, children with neurological disorders may not receive the same level of language exposure as other children their age, leading to delays in speech development. Various treatment options are available for children with neurological disorders, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
Intellectual Disability
Children with an intellectual disability may have difficulty understanding language or processing information, leading to delayed speech development.
Speech and Language Developmental Disorders
Children with speech and language developmental disorders may have difficulty producing sounds and forming words, which can result in a delay in speech development.
Lack of Stimulation
Children who are not exposed to a variety of sounds, words, and conversations may have a harder time developing speech skills.
Speech Sound Disorders
Some children may have difficulty producing specific speech sounds, such as “r” or “s,” which can result in speech delays.
Cognitive Delays
Children with cognitive delays may have difficulty understanding and using language, resulting in speech delays.
Does Your Two-Year-Old Need Speech Therapy?
If you have a concern about your child’s speech and language development, the best thing to do is to consult with a professional at the first signs of a problem. If your child is not yet talking, but you feel they should be, you can ask your pediatrician for a referral to a speech therapist.
A speech therapist can assess your child’s development and guide you on what you can do to help. In some cases, speech therapy for your 2-year old may be recommended.
Remember that early intervention is critical if your child is a late talker. Late language emergence is not always a cause for concern, but it is important to consult a professional to rule out any underlying issues. With the proper support, your child will develop the skills they need to communicate effectively.
How Do Speech Pathologists Assess Children For Language Delays?
Speech pathologists assess children for language delays in a few different ways. One way is through clinical observation, where the speech therapist watches the child interact with others and takes note of their verbal and nonverbal communication.
Another way is through formal testing, which may include using standardized assessments or developmental milestones to identify areas of concern. Finally, speech pathologists may also talk to the child’s caregivers to better understand their development.
A speech-language evaluation is conducted playfully, and the child should not feel like they are being tested. The speech pathologist will ask the child to do various tasks, such as answering questions, following directions, or naming objects. They will also observe how the child interacts with others.
The goal of the evaluation is to get a clear picture of the child’s strengths and weaknesses to develop an individualized treatment plan.
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Tips For Parents of Late Talkers
There are several things you can do to get your toddler talking:
Model Communication
Talk to your child often and use simple words and phrases. When they see you communicating, they will be more likely to want to communicate themselves. Pay attention to their body language and facial expressions and respond to them. Describe what you are doing as you do it. For example, “I am cooking dinner now. I am putting the chicken in the oven.”
Encourage Your Child to Communicate With You
Encourage your child to communicate with you, even if they are not speaking yet. You can use baby sign language or picture cards to help your child express their needs. Using baby sign language can be a great way to communicate before your child can speak.
If your child points or gestures, try to understand what they want. Respond to their sounds and encourage them to make more sounds.
Read to Your Child
Read to your child every day. Reading will help them learn new words. Point to the pictures as you read and discuss what is happening in the story.
Encourage Turn-Taking
When playing with your child, take turns talking or making sounds. Taking turns will help them understand that communication is a two-way process.
Make Eye Contact
Make sure to look at your child when you are talking to them. Maintaining good eye contact will help them feel connected to you and more engaged in the conversation.
Be Patient
Try to be patient when communicating with your child. Give them time to respond, and don’t get frustrated if they don’t understand everything you are saying.
Play Games With Your Child
Games are a great way to help your child learn new words and practice their communication skills. Try games that involve pointing, such as “I Spy” or “Where is Thumbkin?” You can also play with toys that involve taking turns, such as block towers or simple card games.
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language in Toddlers
If your child is not speaking, you can still do plenty of things together.
Play Catch
Playing catch is a great way to bond with your child and get them moving. It can also help improve hand-eye coordination, skill, and strength. Try using a soft ball or bean bag so it’s easy for them to catch. You can make the game more challenging by adding obstacles, such as trees or fences, or by increasing the distance between you and your child.
Read Books
There are so many great books to read with your toddler. Reading is a great way to help your child learn new words and understand what’s happening in the world around them. Be sure to point to the pictures and discuss what’s happening in the story. Pointing will keep your child engaged and interested in reading.
Draw Pictures
Drawing is an excellent way for children to express themselves. Encourage your child to draw pictures and discuss what they did.
Sing Songs
There are many great songs to sing with your toddler, most of which are easy to learn. Some of our favorites include “The Wheels on the Bus,” “Old McDonald Had a Farm,” and “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.” These songs are great for teaching new words and sounds, and they’re also fun to sing. Plus, they’re easy enough for even the youngest toddlers to join in on the singing.
Play With Blocks
Blocks are a great way to help children learn about shapes and sizes. They can also be used to teach counting and other basic concepts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words should a two-year-old know?
Children learn the language at different rates, so there is no one answer to this question. Some two-year-olds may only be saying a few words, while others may be able to repeat words and phrases. However, most experts agree that children should have a vocabulary of about 50 words by the time they reach two years old.
How can I help my two-year-old with speech and language development?
Helping your 2-year-old with speech and language development is essential for future success. While every child develops at their own pace, there are some general milestones that most children reach around this age.
A toddler talking 50 words and putting two words together to make simple phrases is considered normal for spoken language. In terms of speech development, most two-year-olds are starting to produce sounds like “m,” “b,” and “p.” If your child is not meeting these milestones, or if you have concerns about their speech or language development, it is always a good idea to consult with an early intervention speech pathologist.
What causes expressive language delay in toddlers?
There are many potential causes of expressive language delay in toddlers. Some children develop more slowly than others and may eventually catch up. Others may have underlying medical or developmental issues that impact their communication ability. And some children may be exposed to limited opportunities to practice and hone their language skills.
What are the treatment options for language delays?
The treatment options for language delays will vary depending on the child’s individual needs. Sometimes, no treatment is necessary, and the child will eventually catch up to their peers.
However, in other cases, treatment may be recommended to help the child reach their full potential. The most common type of treatment is speech therapy. Speech therapy can help children improve their communication skills by teaching them how to produce sounds, use words, and compose sentences.
Speech therapy is usually conducted one-on-one. It would be best to look for a speech therapist that your child feels comfortable with and who uses appropriate techniques for their age and level of development.
How Connected Speech Pathology Can Help Your Toddler Communicate More Effectively
If your toddler is not meeting the expected speech and language milestones for their age, it is vital to seek professional help. A certified speech-language pathologist can assess your child’s skills and guide you on how to best support their development.
At Connected Speech Pathology, we specialize in working with toddlers and their families. We understand the challenges of raising a non-verbal or late-talking child and are here to help. We offer various services, including individual therapy and parent coaching. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about how we can help your family.
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2-Year-Old Not Talking but Babbling: Should You Worry?
Speech and language disorders can affect your child’s comprehension and how they express themself. Certain conditions can affect their development in these areas.
Toddlers are busy little beings. They walk, talk, and explore the world around them with fascinating curiosity.
You may notice that your child’s development goes at its own unique pace. And that’s OK — at least most of the time. Still, if you’re worried that your 2-year-old isn’t talking as much as their peers, or that they’re still babbling versus saying actual words, it’s a valid concern.
Understanding what’s developmentally appropriate at this age can help you know if your tot is on track. Here’s more about the milestones, what to watch for, and how you can seek help for potential issues.
Related: Language milestones at 1 to 2 years
By age 2, milestones for speech and language include having a vocabulary of 50 or more words, even if they aren’t pronounced perfectly or understood by strangers. Your tot may also call their favorite foods by their correct names and make various animal sounds — moo, baa, cluck, oink — when prompted.
Two-word phrases also emerge (e.g., “want food”), as well as the use of pronouns like “mine,” by your child’s second birthday.
Between the age of 2 and 3, your child may know between 200 and 1,000 words. That’s a big jump in vocabulary! They may begin to understand and speak about spatial concepts, such as “on” or “in.” They also demonstrate a better understanding of pronouns and know words to describe people, places, and things, including “happy” or “sad” and “big” or “small. ”
Other milestones include:
using two- to three-word sentences (e.g., “I want more” or “I see that”)
speaking more clearly so that caregivers can understand
answering simple questions
using more pronouns, such as “I,” “you,” or “me”
adding appropriate inflection to questions (e.g., “my turn?”)
beginning to use plural words by adding “s” to everyday words, like “toys” or “shoes”
beginning to use past tense for verbs, like “walked” or “jumped”
It’s important to note that children of this age still may leave the ends off of words. They may also not speak in a way that’s totally understood by strangers. When they’re 2, you or other caregivers may only understand around 50 percent of the words your child says.
As your child gets closer to age 3, their speech may be understood fairly well by the people in your family or others who regularly care for them.
Related: Does my toddler have a speech delay?
You may have heard that speech delays are associated with autism. This is true, but delays can exist on their own as well. In general, children with isolated speech delays tend to meet their milestones in other areas of development — just not in speech or language.
For example, your child may have trouble speaking but does respond when their name is called or can use other ways to communicate, such as shaking their head yes or no, using sign language, or vocalizations. Your child may not have a large vocabulary, but they can follow age-appropriate directions or use age-appropriate social skills.
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have speech delays, as well as difficulty with communicating in general. For example, you may notice your child doesn’t respond to their name or follow directions. Your tot may not point toward objects or use other gestures.
Other features of autism include:
Additional communication issues. These include repeating certain words or phrases and losing words or phrases that were once in their vocabulary. You may also notice that when your child does speak, they do so in a robotic, sing-song, or other unusual tone of voice.
Social challenges. In children with autism, these include things like limited eye contact and trouble reading cues, such as facial expressions or body language, among other challenges.
Repetitive behaviors. Rocking or hand-flapping are other signs of autism. Your little one may be extremely focused on certain interests, play with their toys only in a specific way (e.g., lining up dolls or spinning crayons), or even seem interested in just one part of a specific toy, such as the buttons on a doll’s dress.
Being extremely troubled with breaking a normal routine is yet another common characteristic of ASD.
Resist the urge to self-diagnose your child, and bring up any concerns with your child’s pediatrician. Some of the behaviors above may be part of your toddler’s personality or development. Experts say that a doctor’s diagnosis of autism at age 2 can be “very reliable” but note that it often takes longer for most kids to get a final diagnosis.
Related: How early can autism be detected?
Outside of ASD, there are a number of reasons your child may experience a speech or language delay. Primary causes are those that can’t be attributed to some other condition affecting your child.
Speech and language are two different things. Speech is the way your child forms words and sounds, while language is how your child applies meaning to those words and communicates. Children can have trouble saying words, putting them together, or other issues with speech and language.
Some primary causes include:
Developmental expressive language disorder (DELD). Children with this condition have trouble expressing themselves with speech, gestures, and writing (though trouble with writing won’t be noticeable with a toddler). The cause of this disorder is unknown.
Receptive language disorder. On the flip side, children with receptive language disorder have trouble understanding and processing language they hear. These kids may hear the words around them but have trouble connecting the words to their meanings. As with expressive language disorder, the cause is generally unknown.
Other secondary conditions that may also cause delays in speech and language. This means the delay is caused by another condition that affects another part of your child’s body or brain. For example, the ears or soft palate of the mouth.
They include:
cerebral palsy
childhood apraxia of speech
dysarthria
hearing loss before or after speech is developed
intellectual disability
selective mutism
Related: Speech disorders
In the United States, children are eligible for a free federal program called “early intervention” until age 3. This program covers every area of a child’s development, from physical skills to emotional skills and beyond.
In regards to language and speech, audiologists and speech-language pathologists help children with communication skills, including listening, talking, gesturing, and overall understanding.
You may also get in touch with your state’s early intervention program directly. Simply call and say, “I have concerns about my child’s development, and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out whether they’re eligible for early intervention services.”
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After your first contact, your child will be evaluated by a professional to discover their individual set of needs. If your little one is eligible, they may undergo more tests or observations so your child’s team can write up an Individualized Family Service Plan.
As the name implies, each child’s plan will be catered to their needs and the corresponding potential treatments. As a caregiver, you help decide what’s part of your child’s plan.
Therapy activities for toddlers might involve:
playing games
reading books to interact through language
practicing with sounds and syllables
Sessions may take place in your home or at a nearby school, day care center, or other public space.
You, as the parent, may also be able to help your child with speech therapy with proper training from a speech-language pathologist. Experts share that children exhibit a more varied response to learning from their parents, though, so be sure to work with professionals when coming up with your ultimate plan.
Discussing any concerns you may have with your child’s pediatrician is a good idea, too. They can help with the evaluation, as well as recommend and help coordinate any appropriate medical testing, such as a hearing test, and potential specialist referrals.
What about after age 3?
Is your child almost 3? Before their birthday, your early intervention team will help write a transition plan for the next stage of therapy/support. Some states continue to offer early intervention after this age — your team can give you more information on the specifics. For others, services may be available through their local school district.
Related: What is speech therapy?
Keep in mind that every child is different, and every treatment plan is individual. Your little one may respond quickly to therapy (if needed) or, on the other hand, they may take some time to get the hang of things.
That said, in instances of an isolated speech and/or language delay that isn’t associated with another condition, early treatment can be helpful. Experts at the American Academy of Family Physicians share that children in this category typically have normal speech by the time they enter kindergarten.
One study followed late talkers from the time they were 20 to 34 months until they were in kindergarten and beyond. It found that 74 percent of the group had normal speech and language skills by the time they reached school.
A more recent study showed that late talkers may have more emotional or behavioral issues at age 2 due to not being able to adequately express themselves. However, over time these children didn’t show a significant difference in these areas when compared with their peers.
For speech and language delays caused by secondary issues, your child’s progress will likely depend on the cause and continued treatment therapies. Don’t lose hope. Continue to reach out to your child’s pediatrician or early intervention specialist for guidance and support.
There’s a lot you can do at home to promote good speech and language skills in the early years. Try reading to your toddler daily. You can also sing songs and talk out loud as you go about the day’s tasks to get your little one hearing more words and sentences.
If you still have concerns about your child not reaching speech or language milestones, consult your pediatrician. You don’t need a referral for early intervention services, but your child’s doctor may be able to point you in the right direction for help. The key is to identify potential issues and get support as soon as you can.
And don’t worry if you’re unsure about whether your family needs services. Leave that part up to the professionals and continue to advocate for your child.
Should I be worried, and what should a mother do if the child does not speak
Now there are significantly more children with speech development disorders. I compare with the 1990s, when I started working as a speech therapist and, according to my observations, the situation deteriorated sharply in the early 2000s. Perhaps this is due to the advent of the Internet in our lives or other factors that are still unknown.
There are so many children who do not speak at 2 or even 3 years old that for some young pediatricians this situation seems to be the norm. Doctors say that the child has the right to an individual pace of development and up to 5 years of age you can not worry about speech. But there is one problem: at the age of 6, the sensitive period of speech development ends. If you start developing a child’s speech only at 5, then you may not have time to take advantage of this “window of opportunity”.
When does a child’s speech development begin and how does it happen? After the 21st week of intrauterine life, the baby’s auditory system already responds to sounds. Best of all during this period, the child hears the voice of the mother.
This creates the foundation for the perception of the native language and learning it.
It is important that the vestibular system develops at the same time. This is due to the movements that the mother makes. If a pregnant woman constantly lies, does not talk to her baby, does not sing songs to him, this becomes a risk factor for his development after birth.
The first test of the maturity of the nervous system of a newborn is his ability to suckle breast milk . This is one of the predictors of speech development.
Communication skills are also important for future speech development. From the first weeks of life, the baby communicates with his mother and other family members. At first, he uses only as a means of communication, calling , indicating that he is hungry or uncomfortable. Mom comes to the cry and corrects the situation – this is how the first dialogue between mother and baby is formed.
Later smiles and drawling sounds uttered by the child are added to this dialogue, then babbling . Gradually, the cry ceases to be the main means of communication.
The first dialogue between mother and baby begins with a cry. The baby screams to say that he is hungry or dirty, and the mother comes to feed him or change his diaper. This game can last up to 15 minutes. An important stage in learning to speak is the game of “coo-coo”, which most babies like – when an adult hides behind a diaper and appears.
By the age of 12 months babbling begins to gradually turn into words . A child can say about 10 recognizable words. It can be lightweight options like “ba-ba” or “bang”. Another important acquisition of this age is the pointing gesture. With its help, the baby draws the attention of others to some interesting object for him.
By the age of 12 months, the child already has all the pre-speech skills of dialogue. He communicates using a smile, sounds, gestures, a look, and then also words. With this arsenal, the baby can:
start a dialogue with an adult;
change subject;
comment on ongoing events;
end the dialogue.
After the child began to walk confidently, there is a leap in his speech development. At the age of about 1.5 to 2 years, vocabulary is rapidly increasing, and at 2 years old, the baby already uses simple phrases like “mom give me” in communication.
First, the child uses sounds, gestures and looks to communicate with parents, and then begins to say simple phrases: “Mom, give!”
At 3 years of age, children with normal speech development communicate in long phrases , ask questions that begin with the words “what for” and “why”. Memorize and recite verses.
At this age, the speech of a child is still different from that of an adult, and this is normal. It can distort some speech sounds (phonemes). There are phonemes that appear early in speech – these are vowel sounds, as well as the sounds P, B, M, V, P, etc., which are called the sounds of early ontogenesis.
Later, the child learns to pronounce sounds that require more complex tongue movements, such as hissing. The sounds L and R are usually the last to appear in the speech of children who speak Russian. However, there are children who growl as early as two years old. This does not mean that the child masters his native language ahead of schedule.
By the age of 6-7 years, the child fully masters speech.
How to identify speech delay
It is advisable to start acting even before specialists have diagnosed a child with speech development delay.
The baby’s nervous system can send you SOS signals:
The baby sucks weakly at the breast, often spits up.
The newborn does not sleep.
Too quiet child – never screams.
Does not respond to loud sounds.
Does not respond to mother’s voice.
1.5-2 months – does not smile when communicating with mom and dad.
2-4 months – no humming (long sounds).
4-5 months – no babbling (repetitive syllables).
12 months – No pointing gesture and/or does not use words to communicate.
1–1.5 years – no dynamics in speech development, the number of words does not increase.
2 years – no phrasal speech.
When to start worrying
If a child at the age of 2 does not say anything, then most likely you have already heard many stories about adults who also spoke late in childhood, and then everything was fine in their life. Yes, this really happens.
But here’s what’s important to think about. What if your child does not speak at three or four? This is very common now.
A delay in the development of any skill in a young child is a sign of dysfunction in the functioning of the nervous system. Sometimes the brain can handle itself, but sometimes it needs help. Better to play it safe and act.
The most unfortunate strategy in case of delayed speech development is to wait.
An urgent need to see a neurologist if a child of one year:
does not turn around when you call him by name;
does not make eye contact;
is not interested in communicating with close adults;
no pointing gesture.
Why a two-year-old child does not speak
Hearing impairment . The first thing to do is to go to an audiologist and do a comprehensive hearing examination with the help of equipment. Perhaps the child is hard of hearing.
A comprehensive hearing examination by an audiologist is a must for every child. This is the gold standard all over the world.
Problems with the articulation apparatus or part of it . A less likely option is that something is wrong with the tongue, lips, or other parts of the articulatory apparatus. Very rarely, but it happens that the short hyoid ligament (bridle) interferes with the child.
Certainly this is not the only reason preventing the child from speaking. For example, if the movements of the tongue are disturbed, then the reason is brain dysfunctions.
Neurological causes . Most often, the matter is in neurology, but the neurologist in the clinic has neither the knowledge nor the equipment to identify the weak links in the work of the baby’s nervous system – those points of growth that need to be influenced. Therefore, it is important to go to a neurologist who works in a specialized clinic that deals with the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children with speech development disorders.
Genetic causes . There are families in which speech disorders occur from generation to generation. But this does not mean at all that you need to sit idly by. In this case, the child all the more needs intensive help for the development of speech – primarily neurological.
Language developmental disorders may be part of other genetic and acquired developmental disorders such as Down syndrome, autism and others. The development of these children requires increased attention. It is difficult to predict something here, but many children, even with severe developmental disorders, master speech.
We have discussed the biological causes of delayed speech development. However, a child is not only a biological, but also a social being. He masters speech by communicating with people. First of all, with my mother and other family members. This implies another possible reason for the delay in speech development.
Lack of live communication and excess of gadgets in the life of a child . At the beginning of the article, I suggested that the Internet may be causing an increase in the number of non-speaking children. Especially the mobile Internet – tablets and smartphones have created conditions for the deterioration in the development of children.
Parents communicate less with their children. They themselves are immersed in gadgets and believe that it is normal and convenient to keep a child busy with the same. Children move less due to the abuse of gadgets, and the development of speech is closely related to the development of motor skills (and not only fine ones).
The child begins to speak when the following conditions are met:
The brain has reached the necessary functional maturity.
The child wants to communicate something to others.
People around react to the child’s initiative and talk to him.
By the age of 12 months, the child should be faced with a situation where he lacks the means of communication to share with parents quite complex meanings. This is where speech comes in.
Parents always influence the development of the child’s speech: either support or inhibit. They must constantly adapt to the changing speech capabilities of the baby. Any extremes here are bad.
If the parents never respond to the child’s attempts to communicate, dismiss him and often give him the phone, there will be a delay in the development of speech. But if they anticipate every desire of the baby to communicate, then they also interfere with his development.
To help your child speak, avoid extremes. Give him enough lively communication, but do not anticipate the wishes of the baby in this matter
How to help the child speak
Communication with the baby should be started even when he is in the womb . You will see that this is a real dialogue, because the child will respond with movements.
From the first days of life it is necessary to read aloud to the child . Rhythmic poems from children’s books are excellent for this purpose.
Introduce complementary foods at 4-6 months of age . We eat and speak with the help of the same organs. Diverse in texture and taste food develops the sensitivity and controllability of the tongue and lips.
Sing to your child from birth . Young children are very musical.
Children under two years of age should not be left alone with gadgets. If he watches a cartoon, then let him do it only with you. Comment on the child’s reactions and what is happening on the screen.
Limit Screen Time . For a preschooler – a maximum of 30 minutes a day.
Talk to your child more than . This does not mean that you need to keep talking. Consider his reaction, pause so that he can participate in the dialogue. Even if the child does not yet speak, he can use gestures or sounds.
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Use more gestures when communicating with your child – bye bye blow kiss, no high five. Children who use gestures to communicate have a better prognosis for speech development.
Develop your child’s independence . Create conditions for him to master self-service skills. This is also important for speech development.
Encourage your child to be independent. Give him feasible tasks, teach him to take care of himself and the environment, and it will be easier for him to develop harmoniously
Why is it important to think about the development of a child’s speech up to 2 years of age? They come to us from different cities of Russia and from other countries. We provide diagnostics and rehabilitation.
In 90% of cases, diagnostics show that the work of those parts of the nervous system that are formed during fetal life is disrupted. This means that the risk of developmental disorders could be identified as early as 3-4 months . We know how to do this, but patients go to the clinic when the child is 3-4 years old. How much time has been lost!
Nature made sure that children grow up healthy. They are born with a supply of nerve cells in the brain and an excess of inactive connections between them. This is a strategic reserve in case the brain suffers from infections or hypoxia (lack of oxygen) during fetal life or childbirth. This happens often.
These cells and connections are in demand when the child interacts with the environment, that is, communicates and explores the world. If they are not used, then by the age of two years the brain begins to get rid of them. Therefore, it is important to start using this strategic reserve as early as possible.
Briefly about the main things
If a child at the age of 2 does not say anything, this is a sign of a delay in speech development.
If a two-year-old child does not speak, common causes may be: hearing impairment, articulation, neurological and genetic problems, lack of live communication, excess screen time and gadgets.
It happens that the child spoke only at 3 or 4 and no longer encountered speech disorders. But this is not a reason to ignore the problem now and wait until it goes away on its own – after all, by 3-4 years it may not only not be resolved, but even worsen.
It is necessary to take care of the child’s speech development even before the age of 2. And the best way to do this is to create conditions in which he can communicate enough and freely explore the world.
The risk of speech development disorders can be detected when the baby is only 3-4 months old, using diagnostics in modern clinics.
Author: Viktoriya Efimova, psychophysiologist, speech therapist, Doctor of Psychology, head of the Prognoz Clinic and the Logoprognoz Center in St. Petersburg
Photo by Ekaterina Shvidchenko, Irina Antonova and Yulia Vorobieva
Editor: Kamila Klenovits
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Speech development delay: how to help a child speak
Speech development delay is one of the most urgent problems in child neurology today, which, unfortunately, affects absolutely healthy children. Often the parents themselves are the cause of the child’s speech difficulties. The chief pediatric neurologist of the Ministry of Health of the Tver Region, Galina Anatolyevna Zueva, tells what to do and what should not be done in any case so that the child speaks correctly and on time.
Hello dear parents!
Today our conversation is devoted to a very important and urgent problem – the speech development of children. In the last few years, we have increasingly heard that a child who does not speak at 2. 5-3 years old is a variant of the norm, that there is nothing wrong with that, you need to wait a bit, and speech will appear. In fact, this approach is fundamentally wrong. There are physiological norms for proper speech and mental development, and it is very important to monitor their observance from the very birth of a child. Only in this case, he will be able to develop harmoniously and fully.
The main stages in the development of a child’s speech
You can start developing your baby’s speech from the first day of his birth.
The first thing to notice is how the baby cries. The crying of a child from birth is very different, it becomes especially expressive by the first month of life, from it you can understand what the baby needs: it is cold, it hurts, he wants to eat or go to the toilet, or maybe he just wants his mother to take it in her arms . If the child does everything right intonation, then the attentive mother quickly learns to understand the difference and respond to these “requests”. In this case, mental, and then speech development occurs harmoniously. If the baby cries monotonously, at the same level, and does not respond well to the voice, consult a doctor.
If the child is healthy and does not have hearing problems, then in response to positive emotions in the second month of life, he begins to “walk”. Together with the “cooing” the first laugh appears – squealing in response to emotional communication with an adult. The sounds of “humming” are already distinguished by a certain variety with a predominance of combinations of guttural and vowel sounds (“gu”, “ge”, “ha”, etc.) With these sounds, he tries to communicate, reacts to what is happening around him. If the baby does not start to “walk”, consult a doctor, he may have a problem with his ears.
The period of onomatopoeia begins from two months: the baby carefully follows mother’s lips when she talks to him, and as if tries to repeat these movements, but so far silently. So, by 3.5-4 months, a true “coo” is formed, where the child focuses on the sound being pronounced, the syllable, as if listening to himself. During the period of true “humming” sounds become long, melodious and more diverse. Along with guttural and vowels, labial sounds and combinations of vowels with labials are increasingly appearing.
By the age of six months, the child begins to babble – he begins to pronounce some individual letters, syllables. During this period, it is important to track intonations – how he speaks, how he cries. At six months, a healthy child should already be chatting, pronouncing certain syllables, repeating specific sounds after his mother. During the period of babbling, imitation of the sounds of an adult becomes more distinct.
By the end of the pre-verbal period, the child’s non-verbal forms of communication with others become more complicated. Communication is carried out with the help of both hands, more differentiated facial expressions and sounds. The child stretches his hands to his mother, utters separate sounds, as if asking “take me.” Then the facial expressions become more complicated. It becomes more expressive, symbolic gestures appear. The child can communicate with one hand. Babble words of various intonations appear.
By the age of one, a child should speak 8 to 10 simple words: “mom”, “dad”, “baba”, “give”, “on”, that is, short simple words of several syllables. It is during this period that early speech development ends and motor speech begins to form as a way of communication between people.
After a year and a half, the child easily pronounces familiar and unfamiliar words by imitation, both addressed to him and accidentally heard from others. Intensive development of motor speech usually begins in the second half of the 2nd year of life. Up to one year and six months, a child pronounces about 30 words that are simple in sound composition. At two years old, the child already speaks more than 200 words, he has almost phrasal speech, he should already be able to formulate a simple thought or request: “Mom, let’s go to the store, you promised to buy me a toy. ” At the same time, he can still pronounce some sounds indistinctly. By the age of three, a child’s speech has up to 1200-1500 words, including almost all parts of speech.
This development is considered normal. But this happens only when the parents constantly talk to the child, tell him stories, sing lullabies. A very big problem today is that live speech is increasingly being replaced by gadgets. Because of this, many children who are initially born healthy from the point of view of neurology do not begin to speak on time.
If a healthy child at 2.5-3 years old does not speak phrasal speech at all and, at best, only speaks single simple words, he has a delay in speech development, and this, unfortunately, must be treated.
Speech develops gradually
It takes time for a child to learn to speak correctly and build logical, figurative phrases. When a child is just learning to walk, with his mother’s help he takes the first uncertain steps, and after six months or a year he already runs, jumps and dances on his own. The same thing happens with speech: it develops gradually. The child not only memorizes new words, but at the same time trains articulatory muscles, learns to control intonation. It takes more than one year. Therefore, if at 3-3.5 years old your child is just beginning to pronounce the first words and build simple phrases like “mom, give me,” then by the age of six, when it’s time to go to school, he will not form a full-fledged phrasal speech. It is important to engage in the development of speech gradually, but from a very early age.
Causes of delayed speech development
The first and most basic reason is brain damage due to ischemia, hemorrhage, infection. But such deviations are diagnosed immediately, doctors monitor the child and take all the necessary measures. These are the patients with whom the neurologist, psychologist and speech therapist are already working.
But there is a category of patients who are born absolutely healthy. But due to errors in learning, they also begin to delay in speech development. Most often, the reason is the excessive passion of parents for mechanical sound, that is, the sound from a TV, computer, tablet, phone. Children who watch a lot of cartoons or constantly play with singing-talking toys develop passive speech well, but their own active speech is not formed. This is due to the difference in the wavelength of live speech and mechanical speech. In order for the child to start talking, you need to talk with him as much as possible, read fairy tales yourself, sing lullabies.
Never let the TV or radio play in the background in the room where the baby spends time. Of course, if you want to show your child some kind of cartoon or program on a computer, this can and should be done, but after viewing the device must be turned off and put away.
Of course, all these devices and toys allow mom to relax a little or do some other business. But when they replace live communication, this leads to serious problems with the child’s psyche. It is better to prevent such things than to catch up for years later. To restore the correct stereotype of speech in a three-year-old child, to change his perception, it takes a lot of effort and time: the child cannot quickly catch up with such gaps, one has to resort to intensive drug treatment, to additional classes with speech therapists. It’s a long and difficult road. Why bring it to this when you can do everything right from the very beginning?
Why you should sing lullabies
Singing lullabies is an important part of raising a child. The most famous lullabies, for example, “bayu-bayushki-bayu”, were invented back in the 5th-6th century, and it is not by chance that we still sing them to children. They are built specifically in the timbre and wave length fluctuations that are understandable to the child, soothe him, develop the brain. There are songs for every age to sing. Singing such lullabies to a small child and simultaneously rocking him in your arms creates the basis for proper mental development.
Now many couples approach pregnancy planning with full responsibility: they lead a healthy lifestyle, take all the tests, read books about the health and upbringing of the unborn child. Include in this preparation and learning at least a few lullabies to sing to your baby. No matter how simple they may seem to you, they contain folk wisdom worked out over the centuries for the proper development of a person, this is very important. Sing these lullabies for at least a year.
By the age of two, when the child already understands phrasal speech well, songs can be selected with more storylines, so that while the mother is singing, he can imagine this picture in his head.
Talk to your child as much as possible
Do not rush to talk to your child, calmly and measuredly tell him what is going on around you, voice your actions. Then he will begin to perceive by ear the name of this or that object, this is how passive speech is formed. From six months, add details about the color and volume of objects: “small toy”, “red ball”. When you do this consistently, the child learns to hear and understand you.
This helps to explain to the baby after a year that the panties should be dry, that is, it is quite early to teach the child to the potty, and not to use diapers all the time. At a year and a half, the child is able to hold the bladder, control his pelvic functions. This is one of the important links in mental development. Of course, he will eventually learn to ask to use the toilet himself, but these skills will come much later and no longer in the form in which he would like.
Therefore, it is very important to accustom yourself to talk with the baby as much as possible and limit the mechanical sounds around him as much as possible – these are the most important links in the prevention of speech development delay. If we build this correctly, then at the age of 2.5 the child begins to speak in phrase speech, and parents have no problems with his behavior and learning. If your child at 2.5 years old does not speak, especially if there is no so-called gibberish of his own, he is silent and does not voice the game, asking you for something, then this is not a variant of the norm, this is a problem that needs to be dealt with.
How to talk to a child
You need to talk to your child in a normal timbre, it is this tone and timbre that the child knows from his prenatal state.
Try to speak in simple phrases, but do not lisp, do not distort words.
If the child has a problem with vision or hearing, then the mother needs to start brightly painting her lips as soon as possible so that he can follow her lips and understand exactly how she pronounces sounds.
If a child in the first year of life had problems with swallowing, then, unfortunately, problems with sound pronunciation cannot be avoided. You can start studying with a special speech therapist already in the first months of a baby’s life, even in the pre-speech period.
Solve all problems as soon as they appear, do not delay and do not wait for it to pass by itself. It won’t pass.
Ordinary or speech therapy garden?
So, the child has grown up, and it’s time to decide which preschool institution to take him to. At this point, it is important to figure out if your baby has mental and speech problems, and which ones.
When your baby does not have any serious medical problems, start with a regular garden. If in the first year speech does not level off and does not develop to the desired level, then it is worth applying for the medical and pedagogical commission. It runs from February to June. You can get a referral from the day care center or call them and make an appointment. To pass the medical and pedagogical commission, you must have the conclusion of a neurologist, speech therapist, psychiatrist about the state of health of your child.
If a child has begun to speak in phrasal speech, but does not pronounce certain sounds, then you can take him to a regular kindergarten, which has speech therapy groups. They work with children with normal psycho-speech development, but with incorrect settings for the sounds themselves. Usually a speech therapist starts working with such children from the age of five in order to even out speech and correct all weak sounds by school. On average, it takes three months to set up and fix one sound.
One of the most common disorders in children aged 3-3.5 years is the so-called porridge in the mouth, when, due to a violation of the innervation of the speech muscles, the child cannot pronounce some of the sounds clearly and understandably. In this case, one cannot do without the help of a specialist, it is better to contact a neurologist to establish the exact cause of dysarthria and carry out the necessary treatment, if necessary, it is also necessary to visit a special speech therapy garden. It requires an integrated approach: simultaneous coordinated work of a speech therapist, neurologist and psychologist.
The Medical and Pedagogical Commission is in charge of assigning children to specialized groups or kindergartens.
And I repeat again, it is much easier to deal with the prevention of speech development delay, so that those children who could speak, but due to insufficient attention from their parents, did not start, did not fall into special groups. To do this, it is important not just to talk with the child, but to hear what he is talking about, try to understand him and respond to his words. I assure you, if you establish this contact from childhood, it will last for a lifetime, help the baby become a good member of the family, society, reliable support and support for you.
How to prevent stuttering
There are times when a child doesn’t start talking for a long time, while he is being taught, he accumulates a large passive vocabulary, he can form phrases in his head. If you start his speech process excessively actively, then he will not cope with the flow of speech and will begin to stutter. Most often this happens at 2.5-3 years. Children with tics are especially prone to stuttering (obsessive blinking, blinking, sniffing, and the like). If you notice that at the beginning of speech the child begins to stutter, this is a signal that you need to contact a neurologist to solve the problem. Of all the obsessive-compulsive disorders, stuttering is the most complex and can take years to cure.
The nipple and speech development of the child
Another important aspect of the prevention of speech delay is prolonged use of nipples and prolonged breastfeeding. I mean the situation when a pacifier or mother’s breast is in the child’s mouth not for calming or feeding, but just like that, in a state of wakefulness. In this case, the problem arises purely mechanical: in order to speak, the mouth must be free, and if the mouth is occupied, then it is impossible to speak – the nipple or chest interferes.
The pacifier can be used when the baby falls asleep, when sick, when hit, but must be removed when awake. After two years, the pacifier should be discarded completely. This will help to avoid speech problems and maintain the correct bite, which will significantly reduce your financial costs in the future when treating your beloved child’s ugly teeth by an orthodontist.
The same applies to the mother’s breast. It should be a source of food or a means of sedation, nothing more. Of course, breast milk contains a lot of good substances, but it is needed exactly until the child begins to eat normal human food. Breast sucking is very important for the formation of psychological communication between mother and child. But by the age of two, the child already understands the addressed speech well, he can speak himself, so this connection only strengthens and will not be interrupted after weaning the child from the breast.
It is important to wean your baby from thumb sucking from the very beginning. By the age of 2.5-3 years, the child should be able to safely do without a pacifier, mother’s breast or sucking fingers. Why? During sucking, rocking-translational movements give a feeling of calm, sedation. With age, the child’s need for such movements weakens, now he needs to learn about the world around him, to be active. And if the child continues to suck a finger or a dummy, then he automatically transfers himself to the infant period, behaves like a baby and does not give himself the opportunity to fully develop.
Gadgets: harm or benefit
Modern devices, on the one hand, are very useful, but when it comes to children, you need to be extremely careful and careful. Nobody says that you don’t need to use TV and gadgets at all. This is an important part of modern life, children should be able to master them. But a small child still does not have the skills of speech, movements, motor skills, proper mental development, criticism, self-criticism, and the ability to control oneself are incorrectly formed. Therefore, it is very dangerous to uncontrollably give him something that can provoke improper development.
In Russia, little is said about this, and today in most families gadgets are used beyond the permissible limits, for each family member, including a baby, there are two to three gadgets. At the same time, in the same high-tech Japan, children are allowed to use a telephone or computer only from the age of five, when the nervous system has matured. And I agree with their approach. Yes, you can include some educational games or cartoons for your child, but no more than 30-40 minutes a day on a good screen with good sound. Tablets and smartphones are best avoided because young children quickly form color and tactile addictions.
11 Best Guard Dog Breeds For Families With Children
Are you looking for guard dog for your family home with children?
You may be looking for a medium-to-large dog with a watchful temperament, underlying desire to protect the home but capable of mixing with children.
There are some dog breed that probably come to mind such as German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers – but there are some other good choices too.
Before we go any further, we need to point out that you should never leave a dog alone unsupervised with children irrespective of breed or temperament.
In this article, we’ll hear from a number of different experts, ranging from experienced dog owners to pet behaviorists, veterinarians to dog trainers.
With the introduction complete, let’s take a look at the best guard dog breeds for families with children.
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Great Pyrenees
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I would generally recommend families with young children avoid higher-intensity guard dog breeds like German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, or Dutch Shepherds. Instead, I would recommend something with a more mellow temperament such as a livestock guardian breed like a Great Pyrenees. This large breed makes an excellent watch dog with its deep, intimidating bark. They will not only provide an excellent visual deterrent against crime, they are known to grow very attached to their families and may tolerate the antics of young kids better than more intense guardian breeds. Pyrenees make great guardians for your family, as well as for your home and property.
Suggested by Josh Snead, CEO Of Rainwalk Pet Insurance
Boxers
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The Boxer enjoys being with its family despite being instinctive guardians. Their craving for human affection, particularly from children, is one of the breed’s most noteworthy personalities. In addition, they are tolerant, passionate, and loyal with children, but also protective, making this breed a popular choice for families. They are always on the lookout for any potential danger or intruder, making them an excellent guard dog for families with children. The Boxer does not require much grooming, but it does require daily exercise.
Suggested by Aaron Rice, Dog Trainer At Stayyy
American Bulldogs
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Known for their gentle demeanor and large presence, these gentle giants have the ability to integrate into a family setting seamlessly. American Bulldogs are affectionate, loving, intelligent and hard working – making them the perfect fit for a family protection dog.
Suggested by William Ellinger, Co-Founder And Head Trainer Of Integrity K9 Services
Giant Schnauzers
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Giant Schnauzers make incredible protection dogs, especially in houses where allergies are a concern. Their non-shedding and hypoallergenic coats ensure that you won’t have to sacrifice comfort for protection. For hundreds of years, Giant Schnauzers have been used as protection, guard, police and detection dogs. They are loving and gentle, yet able to protect the entire family at a moment’s notice.
Suggested by William Ellinger, Co-Founder And Head Trainer Of Integrity K9 Services
Czech Shepherds
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Czech Shepherds are beautiful, large shepherds with incredible smarts and fierce loyalty. They bond easily with their family and love to work. Czech Shepherds have a keen sense of emotion and are able to decipher human emotion easily. This makes them empathetic dogs that will comfort family members in times of stress as well as protect in times of danger.
Suggested by William Ellinger, Co-Founder And Head Trainer Of Integrity K9 Services
German Shepherds
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In my opinion, the German Shepherd is the best guard dog for families with children. It originates from Germany and it was bred as a herding dog. Nowadays, it’s one of the most popular dogs in the USA due to the fact that it can be trained to work as a police dog, military dog, guide and assist the handicapped, etc. The German Shepherd is a very intelligent and energetic dog which means it learns quickly and you can do lots of activities with him. It’s not very friendly with other dogs, but it makes a terrific family dog that likes spending time with children and has the ability to protect your family and your home.
Suggested by Cliff Thomas, Editor At DogFoodPoint
Bullmastiffs
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Bullmastiffs are another great choice for guard dogs for families with children. They are small, but they can still be an incredible threat to intruders. They have an innate sense to understand who belongs to the property and bark accordingly.
Suggested by Leonardo Gomez, Founder At Try Run Ball
Great Dane
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This dog breed is known for its huge size, and makes for an excellent guard dog as they are intimidating and intelligent. However, they are gentle giants, and do very well with families that have children, especially as they are very loving and loyal. The only warning I give is that due to their size they can accidentally knock a child over when excited!
Suggested by Jacquelyn Kennedy, Founder And CEO At PetDT
Doberman
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Originally bred in 1860 by a German tax collector, Dobermans are one of the finest security dog breeds. With a sleek and muscular build, this medium-sized dog is useful for several dog sports, military, and police activities. We give bonus points for the breed’s loyalty.
Suggested by Paul Andrews, Canine Expert And Founder At The Upper Pawside
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Staffordshire Bull Terriers are amazing dogs for families with children. Their instinct is to guard and protect, hence, they’re commonly referred to as a ‘nanny’ dog. They are extremely loyal and will treat children as one of the pack to be on the look out for at all times. While they are protective of their ‘family’, they generally won’t express aggression to threats unless provoked, making them excellent guard dogs and family dogs.
Suggested by Melissa Smith, Former Dog Trainer, Canine Expert And Content Manager At Raw & Fresh
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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At first glance, this dog looks scary and you might not want him anywhere near your kids. But if you have a yard where he can enjoy and spend time, you will get the best possible family guard dog.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog is way too gentle, loving, and affectionate with children. Do not let his gigantic size scare you. Plus, they are amazing guard dogs. They set the boundaries, and anyone trying to cross the line, will hear a loud roar and bark that will make them think twice.
Suggested by Aleksandar Mishkov, Editor Of The Daily Tail
Best Dog Breeds For Home Security
We refer to dogs as (hu-)man’s best friends because they’ve been protecting us and our livestock for thousands of years. And while many of today’s pet parents just want companionship, some still look for a dog that can keep them and their family safe. But due to a large variety of breeds, not every dog is up for the job. Some are too friendly and will happily welcome a stranger into their home (think golden retriever), some are fierce but not exactly intimidating (think Chihuahua). So which breeds (or mixes thereof) make good guard dogs? StudyFinds researched the best dog breeds for home security to find out.
Most Americans (52%) just don’t feel safe, according to a recent poll. In addition to a nagging feeling of unease when out and about, nearly half of respondents also worry about their safety when home alone (42%) and avoid living on the ground or first floors of apartment buildings out of fear of home invasions (45%). The leading safety measures Americans take to protect themselves in their homes are buying security systems and getting a dog.
While security systems can be a deterrent, they aren’t able to physically defend you. In case of a break-in, you can only hope help will arrive in time. A guard dog on the other hand deters and protects. Dog ownership improves security on a larger scale as well: Neighborhoods with more dogs experience less crime — including murder and assault, researchers from the Ohio State University found. Their study results suggest that more people walking their dogs puts more “eyes on the street,” which discourages criminals from committing both violent and non-violent crimes.
Now, before you run to the next kennel, please be aware that every guard dog needs lots of training, no matter what the breed (mutts can make great guard dogs, too!). Of course this applies to all dogs, but a guard dog without proper training can turn aggressive (which is not the same as protective!) and is a liability and a safety risk. Also don’t forget that every dog needs love and affection — even dogs with jobs. With that in mind, please check out our list of the best dog breeds for home security. StudyFinds reviewed the breed recommendations by experts from ten different websites to find the top five guard dogs. Got any feedback? Please let us know in the comments.
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1. German Shepherd
Close your eyes and think: “home security dog.” Your brain likely comes up with the picture of a German shepherd. Unsurprisingly, ten out of ten experts recommend this breed for home security, as they are “gentle family pets and immensely courageous — unafraid to put themselves in danger to save a loved one, as many of them do as police and military dogs,” says Care.com.
German shepherd (Photo by Dustin Bowdige on Unsplash)
The highly intelligent breed is the top guard dog for several dog experts, including the ones at Canine Journal: “German Shepherds, in our opinion, top the list of best family guard dogs due to their natural instincts to listen, learn, and obey. They are both menacing in their appearance, and loving in their nature, but will respond to a command at any moment’s notice. They have thick fur, which makes them respond well to colder temperatures, and it adds to their toughness. They are very understanding of their homes, and will be wary of intruders. They have fantastic size and can take down any sized human without much trouble.”
“A favorite of the police, these dogs are easy to train, fiercely loyal, have great stamina, and are great under pressure,” knows PetsRadar. “Not only that; they make wonderful pets who love to play with toys. […] So as well as a great guard dog, a German Shepherd is also a brilliant friend.”
2. Rottweiler
Rottweilers are also excellent guard dogs and their “deterrent factor” may be even higher than a German Shepherd’s. These guys are massive! But while they look scary, they are affectionate with their people, as well as versatile. “There is apparently no limit to the jobs they can perform, like herding and carting to name a few. Tire them out enough and they may even pop a squat in your lap,” writes Care.com.
Rottweiler (Photo by Sabīne Jaunzeme on Unsplash)
However, they are not as family-friendly as German shepherds and may be not the best choice for homes with young children; partially due to their strong build, but also because of the breed’s other traits. “The Rottweiler, if not properly trained, is too aggressive of a breed to have around small children,” cautions Canine Journal. Of course intensive training is non-negotiable with any large dog, especially in a family setting, and Canine Journal walks it back a bit after their warning. “The Rottweiler is great with families if brought up properly, and even small children are safe under the right conditions. Their intelligence can make them very obedient and despite their aggressive snarl, these dogs are very loving and ready-to-please animals.”
Wag! seems less concerned about mixing “Rotties” with kids: “The Rottweiler was bred to guard cattle and the family, and with their size of about 100 pounds, they can be ferocious beasts when they need to [be]. However, they still know how to be lovable pets and understand when it is time to be gentle and sweet with kids and other animals.”
3. Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is another “classic” protective breed that, fun fact, originates in Germany, just like the German Shepherd and the Rottweiler. This breed got as many experts’ recommendations, but their fearsome image combined with their athleticism secured them the third spot (except for families with children; more on that later). “Their reputation and name precedes them as the ultimate guard dogs,” writes security equipment provider Kuna on their blog. “Intelligent, determined, loyal, fearless, and vigilant, […] Doberman[s] have been serving as the notorious guard dogs in Germany since the late 19th century. Their muscular stature allows for high speed and endurance, as well as effective attacks when imperiled by threatening strangers.”
Doberman (Photo by Anna Kozakova on Unsplash)
Reader’s Digest also thinks highly of these dogs: “One of the best guard dog breeds, the Doberman is a sleek, powerful, fearless, and fast dog. Considered the fifth-smartest dog breed in the world, it is loyal in protecting its people and always alert. Dobermans also bark a lot. If they need to, they will take a threat seriously, pinning an intruder against the wall or cornering it until humans take charge. When they’re off duty, Dobermans can be big-time goofballs. They have high energy needs and make great running companions.”
Unfortunately, like Rottweilers, these dogs are also not necessarily great for homes with young children, as Canine Journal (again) points out. “The breed is very alert and cautious of people it is not familiar with, but will respect the command of their owner and this makes them great for protecting families.” But “they should be raised in the household with children and not brought into a house with small children after they are puppies.”
4. Bullmastiff
For a “gentle and loving” family protector, consider the bullmastiff, suggests Canine Journal. “The Bullmastiff has excellent instincts and thrives in family settings, as they learn quickly who their ‘pack’ is and will do everything they can to protect it. They are very aware of everything going on around them, and their intimidating look makes them a great choice at fending off intruders without putting your children at risk. […] To get the most out of this breed, it should be raised early with the family and trained constantly through its growing stages. With that being said, once it is familiar with its home and who its family is, this breed is gentle and loving, and will do great at being a part of your family.”
Bullmastiff (Photo by Albert Dávid on Unsplash)
Safe for families, dangerous for burglars: If worse comes to worst, this dog is a force to be reckoned with! “You’ve probably heard of the phrase, ‘his bark is worse than his bite.’ This may be true for many dog breeds, but the same can’t be said for the Bullmastiff. This breed has the highest amount of bite force of any dog at 552 pounds per square inch – that’s around three times higher than the average dog,” knows PetsRadar.
According to Kuna, Bullmastiffs are a great guard dog choice for families if you can handle their size (and their appetite) — they only have one downside: “Bullmastiffs are highly defensive of strangers due to their unbounding love and affection for the family. An average Bullmastiff weighs around 150 pounds, making it capable of taking down humans of larger builds. […] The only hitch to keeping a Bullmastiff is coming to grips with their perpetual slobbering.”
5. Akita
If you’re looking for a dog that would 100% die for you and don’t mind making some social sacrifices in return, meet the Akita. These dogs are natural born protectors. “Akitas are one of the most loyal dog breeds. Bred for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan, this courageous and alert breed is naturally suspicious of strangers. Akitas will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no [guarding!] training,” mentions The Spruce.
Akita (Photo by Hrihorii Sheldunov on Unsplash)
But while they may need little encouragement to guard, Akitas are serious working dogs and can’t just be thrown into the “family mix,” as Kuna explains. “The fearless and bold Akita is a breed that deserves the utmost praise and respect. […] Akitas are famous for their strong protective instincts, intense suspicions of other animals and strange people, and their rigid loyalty to only their owner families makes them one of the worthiest companions to men. […] However, here’s a word of warning; Akitas do not cohabitate well with other animals. In addition, their loyalty and trust can only be earned by an experienced and firm owner. So, this breed is to be steered clear of if you have never had a dog before.”
Reader’s Digest seconds this: “This stocky, curly-tailed Japanese mountain dog is revered in its native country as a symbol of good health and long life, according to the [American Kennel Club] AKC. Akitas are fiercely protective by nature […] Typically, they bark only when there’s a really good reason […]. Akitas can be aggressive with other dogs and need to be socialized early on to interact appropriately with them as well as with people.”
Note: Always thoroughly research any dog breeders to avoid obtaining a dog with health or behavioral issues or supporting a puppy mill. This applies to all dog breeds. In addition, purebred dogs can be prone to specific health issues. Be sure to read up on any breed you are considering.
You might also like:
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Sources:
Good Housekeeping
Reader’s Digest
The Spruce
PetsRadar
Care.com
Woman’s Day
Kuna Systems
Country Living
Wag!
Canine Journal
Note: This article was not paid for nor sponsored. StudyFinds is not connected to nor partnered with any of the brands mentioned and receives no compensation for its recommendations. This post may contain affiliate links.
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Top 10 best guard dogs for guarding a private home
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Top 10 best guard dogs for guarding a private house
Many people have four-legged pets to protect their yard or apartment from ill-wishers. Having a guard dog, you can not worry about your accommodation on vacation or on a business trip.
But what kind of dog to choose for protection? After all, there are so many breeds of dogs in the world.
Tenth place – Giant Schnauzer
Dogs of this breed are easily trained and quickly memorize all commands. Despite the good-natured appearance of the pet, the Giant Schnauzers perfectly guard their owner and his home. Having such a dog, not a single thief will get into the yard or apartment.
Giant Schnauzers get along well with other animals and small children.
Ninth place – Moscow watchdog
Despite the fact that this breed of dog was bred relatively recently, it has already won the trust of many people. The main feature of the Moscow guard dogs is their size – these dogs are huge and look intimidating. The Moscow watchdog is not just an excellent guard, but also a devoted friend. There are never any problems with dogs of this breed.
Eighth place – Alabai
This breed of dogs is good guards, but difficult “students”. Alabai is difficult to train and rarely listens to the owner. In order to never have problems with a dog of this breed, it should be started only by the person who easily finds a common language with each dog.
Seventh place – Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Caucasians are unpretentious, keeping a dog of this breed is very easy. The look of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is not just awesome, at the sight of this dog – not a single thief will even try to get into the yard or apartment. However, despite their formidable appearance, Caucasians are very friendly and loyal to their owners. Naturally, like any dog, the Caucasian Shepherd needs to be trained and taught, otherwise problems may arise with it.
Sixth place – Doberman
Doberman is an excellent house guard dog. This breed belongs to the office, so these pets are very smart and quick-witted. The house is supervised by a Doberman and never receives unwanted guests. Having such a dog, you can not worry about the safety of money and other valuables. In addition to guarding abilities, the Doberman is an excellent companion and true friend.
Fifth place – Cane Corso
Cane Corso is a very expensive and rare breed of dog. Animals of this breed are very kind, well-mannered and patient. But when it comes to the life and health of the owner, the Cane Corso turns into a ferocious beast that can tear anyone apart. That is why this breed of dog is suitable for guarding an apartment and a private house.
Fourth place – Boxer
Boxer is a very strong and strong dog. He quickly remembers all the commands and always obeys the owner. This breed of dog is popular all over the world, and very often, these dogs are started as a guard.
Boxer gets along well with children and other pets, he will always be a true friend and an excellent bodyguard.
Third place – Rottweiler
Dogs of this breed are very kind and attentive to children and other household members. Rottweilers are easy to train and quickly learn new information. Due to the calm nature, the Rottweiler can be kept both in the apartment and in the house. This breed of dog is very easy to care for.
Second place – Staffordshire Terrier
Some people think that Staffords are mean and unbalanced dogs. However, this is not entirely true, or rather, not at all. The nature of the Staffordshire Terrier depends directly on education. If you properly raise a dog, then it will be a good friend and even a “nanny” for children. As a guard dog, the Staffordshire Terrier is ideal. Dogs of this breed do not like and do not perceive strangers.
First place – German Shepherd
This dog breed is one of the most popular and widespread. German Shepherds live both in a private house and in apartments. For protection, such a pet is perfect. Germans are very smart and quick-witted, they are easy to train and quickly remember commands. The German Shepherd is not just an excellent guard dog, but also a true friend for many years.
Choosing a good guard dog is not difficult, the most important thing is to choose the one that which you will like.
05/14/2020
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28 Best Guard Dog Breeds In The World – Dog Breeds?
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Guard dogs have a natural instinct that helps them protect their territory, home and family. Guard dog breeds are a certain type, character and reactions of animals. They are dedicated, alert, strong and fearless. The peculiarity of these dogs is not only that they will bark and warn you about the arrival of guests, but that they intuitively understand and know how to protect from a dangerous situation.
In everyday life, guard dogs, as a rule, are unpretentious, but at the same time they are demanding on the regularity of physical and intellectual stress. Most breeds are recommended to confident, experienced dog breeders with a strong character.
Many breeds were bred specifically as guards of human property and as guard dogs for livestock. In recent decades, the number of domestic guard dogs has grown. Trained guard dogs follow human commands, are able to work in various capacities and act as a faithful companion.
Watchdog breeds are distinguished by their independent disposition and the ability to quickly make independent decisions to counter possible threats. For this reason, the possession of such animals requires an understanding of the working functions of the dog, an authoritative position and sufficient training from the person.
28 best guard dog breeds
1. Akita Inu
Loyal, dignified and courageous dog of Japanese origin. The imposing dog is wary of strangers, often intolerant of other animals, but will happily share his outgoing and affectionate nature with family members. Dogs of the Akita breed are considered not only protectors for humans, but also symbols of happiness in the house. Akita Inu are strong-willed dogs with an independent character, they need professional consistent training. A large and independent dog will be a devoted friend to the owner.
Akita Inu guard dog always stands up for those he loves. The American Akita guard dog continues the guard dog tradition. The tall and large American Akita appeared as a result of selection and further breeding of the Japanese Akita Inu. The American “version” is larger and more trainable. With some difference in size and temperament, both breeds are famous for their guard and sentry qualities.
2. Alabay
Strength, power, analytical mind and independence are qualities that help Alabay to be ideal defenders. Without unnecessary aggression towards strangers, guard dogs of the Alabai breed are always ready to defend themselves. At the same time, a large and strong dog has a subtle nature. In training, it is worth using confidence in combination with positive parenting methods. An experienced person with pronounced leadership qualities should be engaged in the training and education of Alabaev.
3. Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Kangal)
Kangals – muscular and agile dogs are considered recognized protectors of the family and guardians of human property. Smart and patient dogs, when properly socialized, demonstrate a calm and affectionate disposition. They are quick and decisive when someone encroaches on their territory or master’s property. The nature of the dog is dominant and demanding, the owner in relation to the pet will have to prove himself as a strong leader.
4. Airedale Terrier
Hardy and intelligent dog combines hunting and watchdog qualities. An energetic and emotional Airedale Terrier requires an owner with a strong willed character for education. A properly educated dog is friendly and energetic, always ready to stand up for himself and for the owner. Airedales are not conflicted, but they are jealous of their things and vigilantly guard their territory.
5. Appenzeller Sennenhund
A lively, energetic and confident Swiss shepherd dog is distinguished by reliability and fearlessness. Suspicious of strangers. The appearance of a stranger in the visibility zone will be reported by a loud bark. They say about Appenzellers that “these watchdogs cannot be bribed.” Developed intelligence makes good students out of dogs. Early and prolonged socialization is necessary to form a stable temperament, to prevent excessive suspicion or caution. Strong-willed Appenzeller Mountain Dogs require a confident owner and high exercise needs.
6. Australian Shepherd (Aussie)
The Aussie, a dog breed that accompanied westward migrating Europeans, was developed in California. American dog breeders in breeding emphasized versatility, sharp intelligence and a strong guard instinct. The medium-sized dog is a classic example of a ranch dog, with a life closely tied to that of a cowboy.
Many “Australians” are territorial and will selflessly protect the property of the owner and attack the one who encroaches on it. It should be noted that Australian Shepherds are surprisingly smart and able to “defeat” an unsuspecting owner. Uncontrolled possession and lack of proper dog training can cause serious difficulties.
7. Beauceron
Energetic and dashing defender – this is how the owners call Beauceron. At the same time, the dog is an intelligent and sensitive companion for a person. The powerful Beaucerons have a dominant character, these are not dogs for novice owners. Well-trained and socialized Beaucerons make well-balanced watchdogs and guardians, especially for small and protective family members.
8. Black Russian Terrier
Muscular dog from the Siberian lands was bred for protection and protection. The Black Russian Terrier is known for its courage, confidence and intelligence. A large, heavy-boned dog for its size, it moves quickly. Coarse black coat protects the dog in different climatic conditions. Given the physical strength and power of the dog, you need to control all its reactions, including in relation to other people and dogs.
9. Flanders Bouvier
The Bouvier de Flandres is known as an intelligent and hardworking all-rounder. At the same time, he is an ideal watchman and guard of private households. Initially, Bouviers were used to guard cattle, hence their unspoken name – “cow shepherd from Flanders.” Many owners note the impeccable character and huge heart of their pets. Strong-willed, powerful and robust dogs do best with confident owners who can devote enough time and space to them.
10. Boxer
Bright and bold Boxers are a popular service and guard dog breed. The movements of a muscular boxer are similar to those of an athlete. The patient nature and playful optimistic disposition of the dog allows her to communicate well with children. Boxers are excellent family dogs and fearless, quick-witted watchdogs. They say about boxers that they are “intellectuals who are in no hurry to get into a fight.” But when it comes to attack, the boxer is concentrated to the maximum, trying to knock the opponent down or fixing the grip with his teeth, as his ancestors once did.
11. Bullmastiff
Watch dog, obtained by crossing a mastiff and a bulldog, looks like a muscular big guard. Dogs show obedience at home and fearlessness in dangerous situations. The strong Bullmastiff is alert, confident protector and intelligent family companion. Dogs are devoted to their family and neutral with house guests. They are very wary of strangers, they do not tolerate familiar attitude towards themselves. You need to start socializing and training your puppy early, while he is small and can be controlled.
12. Canaan Dog
The national dog of Israel and one of the oldest breeds. Historically, the Canaan dog has been a reliable livestock guardian and guardian of the owner’s property. Dogs have developed the functions of a defender and quick reaction. Sturdy and agile, Canaans are well suited to active owners, and their endurance will appeal to hikers and runners. A passive owner is not suitable for a smart, confident dog. Early training, proper socialization, and a dominant owner are key factors in owning a Canaan dog.
13. Cane Corso
Noble intelligent dog Cane Corso is an incomparable protector. The name of the dog dates back to ancient Roman times and translates as “bodyguard dog”. An impressive size, a large head, a watchful look and muscles throbbing under a short coarse coat immediately say that you have a serious dog in front of you, with a focus on protection. The Cane Corso has a territorial instinct, they are always loyal and want to please their people. As with other large dogs, proper training and early communication with people and other dogs is essential for the Cane Corso.
14. Caucasian Shepherd Dog
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a serious bodyguard dog that should never be taken lightly. Dog breeders note the friendliness of the “Caucasians”, but only the owner and the closest people manage to know him. The rest of the dog tends to be distrustful. Most often, representatives of the breed are used as guard dogs and companions. With the likelihood of a threat to itself or a person, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog shows courage, fearlessness and cruelty. At the same time, the dog demonstrates a gentle, kind nature and devotion towards his family.
15. Doberman Pinscher
Doberman pinschers are called “nobles” among dogs for their magnificent physique and sharp intelligence. Well-trained Dobermans conscientiously serve in security structures and patrol services. Fearless and alert, the breed is one of the best guard dogs. Dobermans recklessly protect the territory and show a protective instinct towards humans. In relation to suspicious strangers, dogs can show aggressive behavior.
16. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Terriers are distinguished by indomitable courage, high intelligence, stable disposition and perseverance. The ancestors of the dog participated in bull-baiting and dog fights, where they won the glory of pugnacious brawlers. Further breeding has transformed the muscular agile terrier from a former gladiator into a loyal companion with a special patient attitude towards children. The fighting instincts of the Stafford determine the need for proper socialization and early communication with other dogs in order to avoid aggressive behavior in the future.
17. Belgian Shepherd
The versatile Belgian Shepherd shows intelligence, courage and devotion to man. Affectionate and friendly dog is jealous of the attention of his family members. Protecting a person and the property of the owner is included in the list of characteristic “pedigree” qualities of a dog. The Belgian Shepherd always shows a vigilant attitude towards strangers, without fear or aggression. Representatives of the breed are not inclined to show cruelty and attack unreasonably.
18. Rhodesian Ridgeback
Representatives of the South African Rhodesian Ridgeback breed are dogs of great strength, dedication and courage. They are loyal friends, ready to protect those they trust. The dog’s behavior style can be called “intelligent”, without shyness or aggression. Dogs have been the protector of farmers and hunters since the beginning of breeding in South and Central Africa. In relation to strangers, the dog shows aloof behavior. With members of his family, he is loyal and noble, but never forgives abuse.
19. Rottweiler
Rottweilers are said to look at the world with confidence and aloofness. A well-bred dog will be courageous without aggression. The dog has a highly developed territorial instinct, for the use of which in a positive way, early socialization is necessary. The protective instinct grows in Rottweilers as they mature. But strangers should not come to the house where the Rottweiler lives without warning.
The dog will not necessarily bite the guest, but it may well drive him into a corner and hold him until you arrive. Given the dog’s tendency to dominate, the goal in training is to initially achieve a high level of obedience.
20. Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiffs look impressive and intimidating. An adult dog can weigh up to 80 kilograms. Representatives of the breed are said to be high-class watchdogs. Giants with thick hair behave calmly and gently in the house. In relation to strangers, the dog behaves aloofly wary. Despite the external massiveness, the dog will deftly respond to any threats if necessary. In order to avoid the development of suspicion and isolation for representatives of the breed, early socialization is extremely important.
21. Miniature Schnauzer
Energetic barbel – standard schnauzer – a medium-sized dog. The standard schnauzer is classified as a dog “classic”. They make excellent family companions, helpers and vigilant watchdogs. In the past, merchants used schnauzers to protect their wagons on long journeys. Hardy and reliable dogs did not take up much space, but if necessary, they could be ferocious and warn of danger in a loud voice. Insight and intelligence have allowed the standard schnauzer to gain a reputation as a reliable watchman.
22. Chow Chow
The oldest breed of dog was bred as a guard and protector. A powerful compact body and a deep, slightly distant look give the animal a slightly “snobbish” expression. Chow Chows are typical representatives of watchdogs, they are loyal to loved ones and prefer to stay away from strangers. The animal behaves elegantly and dignifiedly. Before a suspicious Chow Chow receives guests, the owner must greet them. To protect those he loves, the dog will be responsible. Due to their wayward nature and some difficulty in training, the Chow Chow is called the breed “not for everyone.”
23. Giant Schnauzer
Initially, the breed was involved in driving and protecting large horned animals. Later, dogs began to be used to guard pubs, taverns and taverns. It is no coincidence that at the first Bavarian exhibition in 1910, a giant dog was presented as a “Birschnauzer” – “beer schnauzer”.
In the future, Giant Schnauzers were expected to be recognized as police and service dogs. The appearance of the Giant Schnauzers causes respect. Dogs are distinguished by a long, up to 2 years of maturation. The nature of the guard is most manifested by this age. Giant Schnauzers are not characterized by unreasonable aggression. The high level of contact and playfulness with family members contrasts with distancing and reluctance to get close to strangers. The dog’s guarding instinct extends to family members and territory, which the dog will consider “his”.
24. Kuvasz
An ancient Hungarian guard dog originally used as a protector of livestock. The Hungarian king in troubled times, not trusting the environment and fearing for his life, deliberately surrounded himself with reliable guards – dogs of the Kuvasz breed. The ability to make quick independent decisions in Hungarian kuvasses is inherent in nature. Dogs are very suspicious of strangers, and in case of danger, they fiercely and aggressively protect the family. The nature of animals cannot be called simple, possession and training should be entrusted only to experienced dog breeders.
25. Leonberger
German breed of large “hairy” dogs with a brave heart. The versatile Leonberger has a stable temperament and is used as a companion, family and guard dog. Leonbergers are called the epitome of what people love about dogs. They are smart, sociable, obedient and affectionate within the family. The absence of aggression, anger and a pronounced desire to dominate do not spoil the protective qualities of Leonbergers.
26. German Shepherd
German Shepherds are the best guard dogs in the world. The dignity and protective capabilities of the breed are demonstrated by a case that occurred in the Belgrade Zoo in 1980. The zoo’s guard dog, Gabi, was used for the unofficial security of the zoo. One night, a female German Shepherd was responsibly carrying out her service when a jaguar was found on the territory, escaping from its cage to freedom. For several hours before the arrival of special services, the German Shepherd Gabi bravely held back the onslaught of the animal.
The courage and courage of the dog saved the lives of the inhabitants and the zookeeper. In honor of this event, a monument to a German shepherd named Gabi stands in the Belgrade Zoo, the words “Her heart was stronger than the jaguar” are carved on the monument.
German Shepherd Gabi: a monument in Belgrade
27. Moscow Watchdog
The Moscow Watchdog breed is distinguished by fearlessness and courage. Protecting the family and protecting the territory is the main task of a large muscular dog. Assertive independent dogs are real guard dogs. They do not know fear and require mandatory early socialization. For a large strong animal with thick dense hair, it is possible to cope with the protection of a large territory in cold weather.
28. Pyrenean Mountain Dog
The oldest French guard dog breed is gaining popularity in Russia. A smart guard dog is not pampered and is used to living in harsh mountain conditions. Thick wool allows the “Pyrenean wolfhound” to live on the street and feel comfortable. The nature of the dog in the family is sociable and friendly. The Pyrenees are attached to a person, the family is the main thing that a dog has. The dogs are reliable, do not show sudden aggression and will drive a stranger from their territory without bloodshed.
It is impossible to say unequivocally which are the best guard dogs. There are a number of criteria for evaluating the guard qualities of animals. Among them are the requirements for content, the degree of learning and submission, the level of aggressiveness, and others.
The most intelligent guard dogs
A guard dog must have a developed intellect, good hearing and increased alertness. The dog watches and warns of danger. In the event of a threat, the dog is able to make quick decisions to protect itself, territory and family.
The temperament of watchdogs determines their love and devotion to families. The mind of a dog is to feel the mood and motives of those around him. A trained dog understands the behavior of the owner, does not give false signals.
Intelligent guard dogs understand and respond to the commands they have been trained to. Misunderstanding the situation can cause an unexpected reaction and dangerous behavior of the dog.
The most intelligent representatives of hundred trading dogs
Rottweilers have historically guarded people and their property. Dogs are smart and love their family members.
German Shepherds are highly trainable, capable of searching and recognizing various objects. The high level of intelligence made German Shepherds popular service dogs.
Giant Schnauzers are described as a breed that is smarter than most others. Large guard dogs, Giant Schnauzers were bred to guard livestock. If necessary, the dog had to quickly make independent decisions and independent actions.
The best guard dogs for private homes
Large guard dogs must be brave and, if necessary, quickly repel any threats to themselves and the person. What is the use of having a guard dog in the house, but not reacting to those who approach or enter the house?
Attachment to the place or “territorial instinct” makes the dog defend the house. Each breed has a different level of territorial affection.
Which dog is better for guarding a private house on the street?
There are several important characteristics to consider when choosing. Dogs protecting private households should be large, have a moderately independent character and a coat, the quality of which adapts the animal to weather changes.
The best guard dog breeds for guarding a private house on the street in the yard are typical large guard dogs, with the need to live in a large area and are “hardened” to live in different weather conditions.
Alabai is one of the suitable guard dog breeds for the outdoors. The instinct of the guard is a pronounced quality of a large strong dog. Alabai are excellent watchmen, ready for anything for the sake of the family. The dog responds well to temperature changes and feels best not in the cramped conditions of a city apartment. Representatives of the breed are comfortable in a large outdoor enclosure.
Bullmastiffs are ideal for guarding a private home. The dog is comfortable in the local area. Bullmastiffs are the perfect combination of a loyal pet and a reliable home guard. However, the short coat makes the dog somewhat vulnerable to the cold. Therefore, the Bullmastiff is not suitable for guarding a private home in cold regions.
Leonberger is a breed that is often bred to guard a private house. Outwardly, the large guard dog of the Leonberger breed looks powerful, sometimes it is confused with the “Caucasian”. A large dog that looks like a lion is not inclined to show aggression without a reason. It is advised to form guard qualities in a dog after completing a full course of obedience.
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is always in the top of the list of “the best guard dog breeds for guarding a private house”, it is customary for a solid-sized dog to be on the street in the yard. The history of breeding Caucasians is connected with the protection of the property of the owner.
The Best Guard Dogs for an Apartment
Guard dogs in an apartment can be a concern and often the subject of much conversation. If the territory of the apartment is small, then the main criterion for choosing a pet is its size.
Cleanliness, lack of smell, strong salivation and the need for physical activity applicable to the conditions of the apartment expand the list of factors influencing preferences in choosing. Many breeds will do well in an apartment if the owner pays enough attention to outdoor walking and provides proper care.
The best guard dogs for apartments
Rottweilers are called apartment-friendly guard dogs. If the owner does not take the initiative, the Rottweiler is not inclined to run around or play too actively in the house. Dogs do not require complex grooming. Walks with Rottweilers should be long and include an optimal set of intellectual loads, this will support a stable emotional background of the animal. Although dogs are often kept in apartments, a large area is especially beneficial for young dogs so as not to cause destructive behavior when there is not enough space.
Chow Chow is not only a friend and companion of a person, but also a reliable guard. A low level of activity suggests keeping a dog in an apartment. The structure of the coat suggests self-cleaning, in addition, dogs are distinguished by natural cleanliness. Chow Chow dogs have a wide range of sizes. About twenty kilograms in size, Chow Chow dogs are comfortable relatively small guard dogs for apartments.
Airdl terriers are house trained. Dogs are practically devoid of the specific smell of a dog, with proper care from them there is little hair on the floor. Providing Airedales with regular quality walks can easily avoid the devastating problems associated with excess energy. When keeping, it is worth considering a certain amount of stubbornness of the breed, although independence and independence are common features of many guard breeds.
The best guard dogs for families with children
Guard dogs are naturally strong, trained to protect the home and people.
The main question before choosing a suitable pet is what breed of dog is suitable for children and home guards. Many guard dogs love children and will treat them as loyal and caring as many other dogs, if not more so.
Good guard dogs are obtained with proper training. A good trained dog in most cases knows when to forget about his protective instinct. At the same time, it is necessary to teach children to behave correctly when communicating with a dog, not to be rude, not to tease, not to pull the animal.
The best representatives of guard dogs for families with children
When dealing with children, the Boxer has gained a reputation as an intelligent dog. Fast, strong dogs are like a bundle of energy. Boxers will recklessly play various outdoor games with children. At the same time, the child and the dog must be taught to behave correctly with each other and not be left without adult control.
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is intelligent and predictable. The caring nature and contact of the animal will be appreciated by all family members, and the playful disposition and emotionality will make great companions for the smallest dogs from big dogs. The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is an ideal option for a family with a child living in a private home. The animal treats babies with special care.
Chow Chows are comfortable pets. Dogs are not characterized by destructive behavior, in everyday life they are quiet, not inclined to bark or dig. The Chow Chow is recommended as a guard dog for older children. Like any dog, the Chow Chow requires socialization and adaptation to the full range of children’s behavior. For a not too active Chow Chow, playing with children in a spirit of cooperation, without the use of force, is suitable.