by Bridget Hillsberg | Feb 20, 2022 | Development, Language, Toddlers
When should my toddler start talking? So many questions! It’s so easy as parents of toddlers to have tons questions and concerns! Is my child talking enough? Does she understand what I’m saying? How many words should my child be saying, and what even counts as...
by Bridget Hillsberg | Feb 12, 2022 | Speech Products, Speech Tips, Toddlers
Sometimes being a parent takes a little creativity. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a trained artist, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money to engage in fun, intentional activities that will encourage new vocabulary. When it comes to helping your child with...
by Bridget Hillsberg | Feb 6, 2022 | Speech Tips
3 Steps to Teaching a Child How to Say Their Name You spent so long picking out the perfect name for your sweet child . . . and now it is time to teach your baby how to say their name! Who is ready to do this? Because, seriously, it’s the cutest thing ever! 😍...
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...
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...
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