Lots of kids talk to themselves (or an imaginary audience) as they go about their day, but is this constant chatter something parents should worry about?
Both of Catherine Labate’s children have always been very verbal. What started out as “crib talk” in infancy grew intowith dolls and toys by the time they were toddlers, and excitedly whispered monologues when they became preschoolers. Now that they’re in school, Labate’s four-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter still talk themselves through puzzles or even practise what they’re going to say in class the next day.
You might find your kid talking to themselves while putting on their shoes, narrating experiences they had during the day in the stroller or projecting their feelings onto their stuffed animals before bed. “They might say things like, ‘Don’t feel scared of the dark. It’s OK—I’m going to hug you,’” says Cole. “They’re likely mimicking something a caregiver has said to them.
—say, the death of a beloved pet—or is causing the child to be socially isolated during free play, it’s a good idea to follow up with a family doctor or psychologist. The doctor may try to decipher whether the child is feeling excluded or rejected, or simply not getting enough reciprocal communication from their caregivers or peers.
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