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 | Dec 16, 2021 | Development, Speech Tips
Now that winter’s here, it’s time to stay inside where it’s warm and cozy, right? Wellll. . . . at Speech Sisters we challenge you not to hibernate but to live on the wild side—bundle up, brave the cold, and get out there and build lasting memories! There’s nothing...
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 | Aug 20, 2021 | Speech Tips
As we embark on a new school year still in the throes of a global pandemic, parents have hundreds of questions and concerns about the safety and growth of their children. As speech and language pathologists at Speech Sisters, one of the biggest concerns we hear is...
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