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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Playdough! So much fun for kids, yet so much mess for parents. I am starting to see a theme here. Fun activities for kids tend to be the activities parents find the messiest. My kids love playdough! They started really enjoying…
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A kids pretend market or grocery store is a wonderful way to encourage pretend play, creativity and imagination. Your child will be learning many new skills without even realizing it! You could set out to explicitly teach your child things…
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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…
Bubbles are so much fun for little ones. Blowing bubbles with kids is such a simple activity that brings so much joy. Yes, it can be messy, but that is part of childhood. Kids seem to be drawn to the…
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