Originally posted on popsugar.com. Article explains simple, everyday ways to help build a baby’s communication skills. Read the full article.
Baby Talk Isn’t Just Cute—It’s Critical for Kids’ Vocabularies
Originally posted on popsci.org. Article explains why “infant-directed speech” is so beneficial for children’s speech and language development. Read the full article
Do Masks Delay Speech and Language Development?
Originally posted on healthychildren.org. Article addresses a common pandemic concern of parents—and offers tips for boosting a child’s speech/language skills at home and communicating more effectively with them while wearing masks in public. Read the full article
Why Is My Toddler Stuttering All of a Sudden?
As toddlers’ language skills rapidly expand, some may experience speech behaviors that are similar to those of people who stutter.
5 Ways to Build Social Skills at Home This Summer
With some children at home for a year or longer due to the pandemic, parents may be concerned that their child’s social skills are suffering. Here are some easy ways to practice social skills at home.
At Home With Young Children? Build Preschoolers’ Speech and Language Skills With Everyday Interactions and Activities
As families around the country shelter in place, parents of preschoolers can help build their child’s speech and language skills during everyday activities at home.
Bright by Text Brings Information About Communication Development to Parents’ Fingertips
Bright by Text, a free text messaging service, sends families information about their child’s communication development, milestones, and ways to build skills.
25 Household Items to Boost Your Toddler’s Language and Learning at Home
These everyday items can be used to build toddlers’ speech and language skills.