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Building Language Through Chores

December 30, 2022

Chores are an important right of passage, but did you know that they can also help language skills? I can just see some people thinking,

Generalize Speech Sounds with “My Special Five”

April 6, 2021

Getting sounds to generalize into a child’s everyday speech can be challenging. We have all had or know of those children who absolutely rock it

Setting Boundaries for Children

March 1, 2020

The topic of setting boundaries can be a difficult subject for parents and educators, particularly if the child/children in discussion have a speech and language

Setting Up the Environment for Play

December 14, 2019

Did you know that the environment is almost as important as the toys you choose. In previous blog posts, I have talked about how to

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5 More Tips to Develop Language Through Play

November 17, 2019

Play is such a powerful tool to help develop a variety of skills, which is why many professionals recommend parents play with their children. It

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5 Tips For Using Play to Encourage Development

November 3, 2019

Play can be a powerful tool to encourage language development. An SLP, OT, or other professional has recommended that you play with your child. Now

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Choosing Toys to Promote Language Development

October 19, 2019

You may be an SLP recommending that parents use play to help develop language skills, or maybe a parent been told to “play with your

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“From Birth to First Words” A Book Review

September 22, 2019

Lynn Carson, a fellow Canadian SLP, contact me and asked if I would review her book, From Birth to First Words: Activities to Support Your

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August 30, 2019

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Barriers to Play Parents May Feel When Told to Play with their Child

August 25, 2019

First off, this is not a post to blame parents or therapists or educators. These are my thoughts and opinions on why some parents are