by speechsisters | May 26, 2022 | Babies, Development, Language
One of the most crucial pieces to know when counting words is exactly what counts as a word. This is, by far, the most frequently asked question by parents in therapy and on our instagram page @speechsisters: “How many words should my child be saying?” When children...
by speechsisters | Mar 21, 2022 | Development, Language
Have you heard about the new CDC developmental milestone updates? If so, how do you feel about them? For the first time in nearly two decades, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated their developmental milestone checklist. The language/communication...
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 | 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...
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,...
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