by speechsisters | Apr 1, 2022 | Speech Products, Speech Tips
Let’s face it, sometimes our eagerness and enthusiasm can get in the way. We want our kids to learn, but our quest for instant results can backfire! What do we do when we want to teach a new word, such as ball? Well, most likely it sounds like this: “Say ball!” “Say...
by Bridget Hillsberg | Feb 12, 2022 | Speech Products, Speech Tips
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 | 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 15, 2021 | Language, Speech Products
Are you feeling the hustle and bustle for the holiday season a little bit earlier than usual this year? Us too. You may have many things on your to-do list right now and we are hoping to help you cross one of them off your list… DECIDING WHICH TOYS TO GIFT YOUR LITTLE...
by Bridget Hillsberg | Apr 8, 2020 | Speech Products
As pediatric speech-language pathologists of Speech Sisters, we hear four common questions pertaining to the “bottle to cup” transition. Here is the WHEN, WHY, WHAT and HOW to make this transition easy and successful! Question #1A: WHEN should I introduce my baby to a...
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