It’s true, thinking of your young child “helping” in the kitchen is not a pleasant thought for many parents, including myself. It’s difficult not to think about the mess they may cause, or the safety aspect. However, we all know…
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Dramatic play is one of the best forms of play for language development, however all forms of play will support language development. Keep in mind that you are your child’s best teacher so by being involved in their playtime (not…
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If you answered yes to the question “Are you ignoring your toddler’s delayed speech*?” please keep reading. You may have heard comments such as: “don’t worry he will talk when he is ready” or “it’s ok, Einstein didn’t talk until…
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Do the terrible two’s really exist? For many 2 year old’s they sure do. And so do the terrible three’s, four’s, five’s, six’s! But are there easy ways to handle the terrible two’s and the other terrible years that may…
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“My child understands but doesn’t speak” is something that all speech pathologists have heard. While most of the time this is probably true, there are some cases in which the child has learned strategies to make it look like he is understanding when he isn’t. I will show you how to detect true understanding.
The benefits of outdoor play for preschoolers almost always outweigh any potential drawbacks! Of course there is a chance your little one will get dirty, possibly covered in mud and perhaps they will even put a piece of grass in…
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THE POWER OF PLAY BASED LEARNING: Research confirms social emotional development occurs through play Think about how many hours you’ve spent as a parent reading to and playing with your kids. Probably more hours than you can even count. Do…
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Most children love playing and splashing in water. But did you know that water play with preschoolers is a great way to work on speech and language skills? Water play is more than just making a big mess for mom…
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