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,...
by Bridget Hillsberg | Dec 3, 2021 | Language, Speech Products
Storytime has always been one of our favorite routines with our kids! At Speech Sisters, we believe reading stories is a great way to expose children to new words, new sounds, and the rhythm of language. Using a “parentese” voice (higher-pitched and sing-songy) with...
by Bridget Hillsberg | Nov 4, 2021 | Language
“Brrr! It’s too cold out.” “Ugh, it’s raining!” “Phew! I can’t take the heat!” It’s easy to find excuses when it comes to outdoor play, but here’s a tip from us at Speech Sisters: when dressed appropriately, any day is a great day to play outside! Outdoor play is the...
by Bridget Hillsberg | Oct 1, 2021 | Babies, Language, Speech Tips
What greater joy is there than to see your baby engage in a game of Peek-a-Boo! The expression of pure delight is unmatched! And how eagerly they wait for you to do it again! Or how about the little squeal when your fingers slowly crawl over them as you tease: “I’m...
by Bridget Hillsberg | May 10, 2020 | Language, Speech Tips
At Speech Sisters we want you to know that the best way to get your baby making various speech sounds is for you to get eye to eye and model it! This way, your little one can see your mouth and hear the sound/word at the same time! We even recommend a hands-on...
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