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Teaching Shapes to Preschoolers is Easy!

One thing toy companies get right is making lots of hands-on, 3D shapes toddlers can sort, fit into corresponding hole shapes, and blocks. Starting at…

Liz Talton

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Two Kids - Can I Handle It?

I wanted to write this blog to let expectant moms or new moms know that you aren’t alone if you are feeling this way. To…

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The Best Inexpensive Children’s Books that Foster Reading

Babies love to listen to your voice in utero, and that love continues when they join us earth-side. There are many different things you can…

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Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

As a speech pathologist, I am keenly aware of how my kids accepted food into their mouths, chewed and then swallowed. I was looking for…

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Leaps and Regressions - First 18 Months of Life

After having two kids, one of which had no signs of sleep regression and one who clearly has restless sleep during certain periods, I can…

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6 Steps To Solve And Change Misbehavior In Children With Autism

Discipling a child with autism takes more patience and a completely different approach. Many children with autism are unable to regulate their emotions and struggle…

Liz Talton

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Music Elevates Your Child’s Speech Development

Research studies and medical professions are in agreement that music is a great aid for learning and memory. I can belt out every word of…

Liz Shoreman

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Older Brothers and Language Development

However, several studies have shown the opposite might be true. A child with an older sibling acquires language more slowly than a child who has…

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When Do Toddlers Start Talking? - From Combining 2 Words to Full Sentences

Communication is a very involved process. It starts with cooing, making sounds, babbling, and then progresses to word formation. The final step is combining words…

My son was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss in both ears last year, and after his surgery, Speech Blubs is the best app to get him on track with kids his age.

- By Nola and Kory

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Parentese - More Than Just “Baby Talk”

As a speech pathologist, it would always make me cringe to hear parents talking to their babies in this way. Annoyance level notwithstanding, it’s just…

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How to Use Everyday Routines to Build Language Skills

Rise and Shine Start your day slowly. Some mornings are challenging, but that’s okay. The goal is to be gentle and patient when waking your…

Anne-Elisabeth Germain

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Play-Doh Ideas to Encourage Toddlers’ Talking

Additionally, you can use Play-Doh activities for toddlers as a way to encourage your toddlers to talk. Whether you let them do it freely, or…

Anne-Elisabeth Germain

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Your First Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor Visit

Pediatric ENTs (ear, nose, and nose doctors) or otolaryngologists can treat problems like your child’s ear pain or sore throat and find solutions to any…

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What are the Reasons for Speech Delay?

In general, a child has a speech delay if the child’s speech development isn’t developing at an expected rate. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital posted:…