This blog discusses the signs of speech and language disorders; how parents can foster their children’s language development, and more.
Stop, Drop and Talk—The Importance of Talking to Your Child
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Kids And Screen Time: A Peek At Upcoming Guidance
With most American children spending more time consuming electronic media than they do in school, an expert from the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses upcoming guidance on children’s technology use—and offers some positive parenting practices.
Noise Harder on Children Than Adults, Hinders How They Learn
Noise is more distracting to a child’s brain than an adult’s, and it can hinder how young people learn, according to new research. Experts explain why, and offer tips for parents.
Traditional Toys May Beat Gadgets in Language Development
A new study shows that when babies and parents play with electronic toys, parents speak less and babies vocalize less than when playing with traditional toys like blocks—which may have important implications for language development.
10 Tips to Preserve Your Child’s Hearing During the Holidays
Bells may be ringing, but your kids’ ears shouldn’t be this holiday season! Audiologist Lisa Cannon offers advice for parents.
The Most Powerful Thing We Could Give Poor Kids is Completely Free
This article in The Washington Post discusses the language gap between children from poor and wealthy families—and spotlights the Thirty Million Words initiative.
Keys to Success: Helping Children with Hearing Loss Succeed
ASHA President Judith L. Page discusses how early identification and intervention can make a substantial difference in the development of a child with hearing loss.
Unplug Your Kids This Summer
Speech-language pathologist Ann Kummer reminds parents about the importance of limiting the time young children spend using technology alone in favor of time for talking and interacting together.
Babies Don’t Need Smartphones: Column
ASHA 2015 President Judith L. Page warns that overuse of technology can translate to an underuse of speech and other forms of human-to-human communication.
Early Language: The Key to Children’s Literacy
2014 ASHA President Elizabeth McCrea explains the connection between language and literacy, and offers tips for parents.