Kids are constantly communicating with their peers, but how much do you hear them actually talking with others? Dr. Sherry Turkle, author of "Reclaiming Conversation", has found that people prefer to text than talk. But that's a problem because nothing beats conversation. And good communication skills are a seriously sought-after skill. So give your kid's communication skills a boost with our 5 tips. References: Spencer, E. (2015). Personal communication. Turkle, S. (2016). Being Human in the Digital Age. NYSCI: Spring for STEM: New York.