I recently spent the afternoon with two of my siblings and their kids at a local park. It was the kind of park that has a splash pad, a jungle gym, and a big open grassy field. The kids had…
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How to Read to an Unwilling Toddler
The other day I saw a comment on social media from a mother about her toddler. She said that every time she tries to read a book to him, she is able to say about three words before he shuts…
The Magic of Music to Transform Transitions
Here is a common scenario that plays out in homes everywhere – maybe even in your home! It’s the end of the day and your child is happily playing with her toys on the floor of the family room. You…
YOU are Your Child’s BEST Resource for Learning
A few years back, I was working with a family to provide speech therapy for their toddler-aged child. This family is a great family! They want all the best things for their child. When I went to their home for…
The Best Toys for Your Child are NOT Toys
Each summer all my siblings and their families gather at my parents’ home for a week in the summer. There are a lot of people in one place, so it is loud, chaotic, and lots of fun! Because my parents…
6 Surprising Lessons Learned in Growing My Board Book Collection
I have worked with toddlers for decades. But I recently realized that my personal board book library was woefully insufficient and a little sad. So, I set out on a mission to grow my board book library and…
