If you have already read my article Baby Sign Language Basics – What you need to know! then you are quite aware of the many benefits that baby sign language has to offer as well as some of the common myths you…
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For those of you who don’t like to read lengthy articles, the answer to the question “is help for the shy child necessary?” is NO! So if you have a shy child, do not get worried that there is something…
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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.
Melissa & Doug toys for toddlers are some of the best out there when it comes to language development and learning. I personally used these toys with my own children when they were young. Melissa and Doug toys were also…
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UPDATED MARCH 2018 Children develop at different rates. Some children walk at 9 months where others don’t take their first steps until 15 months. Both of these are considered normal. The same goes for speech and language development. …
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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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What is motherese? Some people seem to be familiar with this term while others have never heard of it. To me it sounds a bit formal. However, it simply means “baby talk”. Motherese brings with it the idea that it is…
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My son has been fascinated with dinosaurs since he was about 2. Because of her younger brother’s obsession with dinosaurs, my daughter started being interested in them as well. However, it can be a challenge to find age appropriate dinosaur…
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