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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Before we get started, keep in mind that all children develop at different rates. Reaching certain speech and language milestones is no exception. However, there are some signs that may indicate that your child should be seen for a speech…
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Everyday I hear and read about parents comparing their toddler’s abilities to name shapes, recite the alphabet, count to 100, and label/identify a vast array of colors. I’m sure these parents mean well and want the best for their child,…
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Remember back in the day when children were told to go outside to play (on their own) or sent to the basement to play with all of their toys? What happened to those days? These days children often have fully packed…
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Does your child have frequent ear infections? Is there a delay in spoken language? If so ear tubes for children may be required. This article will help clarify…
Developing speech and language skills is important for so many reasons. Let’s start out with taking a look at its link to literacy development and then near the end of the article we will get into how having exceptional speech…
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Research is answering the question of “do children learn through play?” with “yes they do”. But play based learning and learning through play are not the same thing. Let me explain. Play Based Learning vs. Learning Through Play I do…
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