January 2022 – Speech Sisters

Should I use baby-talk when I talk to my baby?

by Bridget Hillsberg | Jan 31, 2022 | Babies, Development, Speech Tips

Should I use baby-talk when I talk to my baby? The answer is a resounding YES! Studies show that children who were exposed to more infant-directed speech, aka baby-talk or “parentese,” at age 1 tend to have a larger vocabulary at age 2 than children who were exposed...

Are You Worried about Your Child’s Speech?

by Bridget Hillsberg | Jan 20, 2022 | Development, Language, Toddlers

As pediatric therapists, we are often preaching about milestones and numbers and developmental markers, but it’s important to take a step back from all that . . . As MOMS, we know one thing for sure: Our children’s capabilities are not measured by their...

The Stages of Vocal Development

by Bridget Hillsberg | Jan 10, 2022 | Development, Language

During an infant’s first year of life, they’re doing much more than eating, sleeping, and crying. It’s amazing to consider just how productive they are “behind the scenes” as they develop their vocal skills and language. The initial sounds of a newborn—crying,...