Being able to express your thoughts in an eloquent manner is pretty darn important for being successful in life. Not everyone is going to be a champion orator, but that doesn't mean that they can't be better at speaking, whether it's just simple conversation, or in public.

Just take a look at almost every single job description you can find. Most of them, from entry level to executive, have a requirement that reads some variation of:

"Excellent written and verbal communication skills"

That's no accident. In the real world, being able to carry on intelligent, thoughtful conversation is critical to excelling in most professions.

So start working with them early. Here are a few simple tips for encouraging growth in your child's conversational skills:

Pro Tip: Play Mad Libs, but add a rule that they can't use the same words twice. They'll be forced to find new ways to express similar sentiments. Usually poop and fart related sentiments, but it's a good exercise nonetheless. (Hey, and it IS funny. Lighten up.)

Bonus Dad Joke:Q: What type of dinosaur knows the most words? A: The Thesaurus.