Children’s Language and Language Development

Two poems forthcoming in the journal Nashim

Author: Janet Ruth Heller January 26, 2020

The journal Nashim has accepted my two poems “Family Reunions” and “Synagogue Rummage Sale” for publication in its fall 2020 issue. I’m delighted! “Family Reunions” is about my my family’s close ties to my mother’s twin brother’s family. We celebrated…
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Children's Language and Language Development, Published Poetry

Forthcoming Poems

What Young Children Mean by “No!”

Author: Janet Ruth Heller December 26, 2016

Recently, I was talking with my three-year-old great-nephew Wesley. Like many toddlers, he often uses the word “No!” As I spoke with him, I realized that he may use “No!” to mean something different than adults do when they use…
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Children's Language and Language Development, Language

Children's Language and Language Development, communication