If you're parenting a toddler, you might need to hear this
Learn more ⬇️ We all want to hear our children talk so badly that often we put them under too much pressure. That pressure can significantly im...
Do I need apps to support my child's language development
Put the screen down.Turn taking is the foundation of conversation.We know that children (and adults) learn language best from TURN TAKING interacti...
Try this trick when reading with your child..
THIS MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.Kids need to PRACTICE their vocabulary in order to learn how to to use it independently and there’s no better way than ...
Choices Help Language to Develop
Language development tip:Not only will offering your child choices show them respect and reduce tantrums because they feel like they’re in control,...
What to do if your baby isn't talking yet
No words?Time to start helping your little one to imitate exclamatory words! They count as first words too!So what are those?Exclamatory words are ...
5 Reasons Speech Therapists work with the parents more than the children
Why it’s so important that caregivers are empowered to be part of speech and language therapy. 1. They trust you more than anyone. We’re all more l...
Is this the reason your child isn't combining words yet
1 word-->2 words Let's get your little one combining words!Share this one with a parent who's little one has just started talking.
Functional language always wins.
Whether you're teaching words verbally, through sign or using a communication device, children need functional language FIRST before any academic c...
What counts as a first word?
"Mama" or babbling?To know if your child is saying a word or just babbling, you need to consider whether they are saying the 'word' CONSISTENTLY an...
Help! My child keeps speaking in a baby voice
Why though? Kids tend to revert to using baby voices or acting like babies when they're: 1. Embarrassed 2. Seeking nurturing It's nothing to wo...
Help! My child isn't communicating with me
Help! My child isn’t communicating with me. Try this! Tempt them to communicate by giving them their cup or bottle empty. Pretty soon they’ll send ...
Did you know? Communication Begins with Gestures
It’s pretty common knowledge among speech-language therapists that kids start using gestures before they start saying actual words.Some research ha...