by kylernixon | Jun 10, 2020 | Speech Tips
“The New Normal”, that’s what they’re calling it. A way of living and adapting while coexisting with Covid-19….AND IT IS HARD. It is hard for us as parents and it is hard for our children too. Things are different now and with that can come feelings of insecurity and...
by kylernixon | May 10, 2020 | Development, Speech Tips
Did you know that play helps children learn language? Play is super important in the development of language because it encompasses skills like interaction, socialization, cognition and problem-solving. Play is one of the ways that children learn new skills and it is...
by kylernixon | May 10, 2020 | Language, Speech Tips
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 approach so that your baby can also feel the...
by kylernixon | May 10, 2020 | Development, Language, Speech Tips
Would it get your attention if you were in line at a coffee shop and someone clapped their hands and started shouting, “YAY!!” Kind of random, but yes, I think it might capture your attention. This will have the same effect on your little one! When you exaggerate and...
by kylernixon | Apr 20, 2020 | Speech Tips
This post is by Michelle Tangeman from Thriving Toddler. One of the most notable milestones developing in the toddler years is language. During this period in human development, parents often wonder when and what their child’s first words will be if they are...
by kylernixon | Mar 29, 2020 | Speech Tips
What is the one word that you are dying to get your baby to say?! “Dada”? NO!! “MAMA!” Of course, it’s “Mama”. But what do they always say first? “Dada!” We want to teach you 4 tricks that you can use to help your baby say “Mama.” Let’s start with a few pointers...
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