As parents, we are always anxiously waiting to hear our Little Ones say our names. Here are 5 fun ways to encourage your child to say your name! Please note that these strategies are applicable to all family structures and caregivers, outside of just “mama” or “dada”.

Often times our little ones aren’t moving their bodies as much as they should be. You might notice that they are literally “bouncing off the walls”. Heavy work, which is when we use our bodies to lift, push or pull, can really help calm down the body. There are lots of things you can do to provide your child with heavy work opportunities throughout the day.

Snow days are the perfect opportunity to target speech and language targets while still having fun! Check out these 7 snow day activities to do just that!

If you’re an educator working with infant and toddler families, you already know that to truly impact early development, you must help facilitate the connection between caregiver and child. Our communities need us. Join me for the Expand Your Impact on Saturday, January 15th to learn about the many ways that you can meaningfully serve and create an impact for your families.

Making the choice to include holidays in the early childhood curriculum and therapy materials requires thoughtful decision-making. Here are some practices to consider for adopting an anti-bias mindset when including holidays and religious observances in early childhood education and intervention.

When children play outside during the early years, they get a chance to explore their physical and cognitive capabilities without the restrictions of indoor play. As they play, they’ll learn about themselves, other children, and the world around them, while learning and mastering new motor and language skills.

Research indicates that three important systems shape young children's development and early learning. These systems, known as the “3R's of Early Learning” are Relationships, Repetition, and Routines. These systems are salient because they focus on the ways in which children learn, as well as what they learn.

In recent years, early intervention home-based practices have shifted to a consultative model. In this model, caregivers are supported in facilitating their child’s development and learning during everyday routines and activities. Why is this shift in service delivery important?

Parents and clinicians know: toy clutter can creep up fast! It can also be overwhelming and exhausting to tackle.  As pediatric speech-language pathologists, we tend to over-buy in an effort to keep our clients engaged throughout sessions. And as parents, guilt and the fear of establishing boundaries can cause us to accumulate toys. Before more toys arrive this holiday month, here are some ways to get ahead and curb the clutter!

December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month! Since December is the biggest gift-giving month in the world, safety is paramount as you’re shopping for the little ones in your life. Unsafe or age-inappropriate toys can cause injury, blindness, and even death. Here are some tips to be sure you’re safely shopping for toys and games this year.