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…
· In: Play
· In: Play
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…
· In: Read
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…
· In: Sing
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…
· In: Talk
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…
· In: Play
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…
· In: Read
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…
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