5 Jun 2025

How pre-schoolers can misunderstand adults - and how to help

From Nine To Noon, 11:25 am on 5 June 2025
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Photo: befunky.com/Jonathan Borba

In parenting today - we've all seen a pre-schooler in full meltdown mode.

Sometimes that's because they're tired or hungry - or even hangry. But it can also be because they've misunderstood what adults are saying.

Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright says there are common ways the pre-schoolers can misunderstand what grown-ups are saying.

He joins Kathryn to explain how parents can make it easier - for everyone.