Category Archives: Babies

Two Babies, Doubly Blessed!

Posted on April 8, 2008 by admin

  Joy of joys! I have become a grandmother twice in the last 3 days! We had the privilege of being awakened at 2 AM to hear that our daughter-in-law, Katie was going into labor 3 weeks early! After an … Continue reading →

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Shopping List of Educational Toys for Parents and Therapists

Posted on March 30, 2008 by admin

When I speak to a group of new moms, I often ask how I can be most helpful to them. Recently one mom said, give us a shopping list of good toys and books for developing language. As you know … Continue reading →

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Do Babies Need Flashcards To Learn Language?

Posted on March 20, 2008 by admin

Whenever I speak to a group of new moms, I learn what is on their mind. Yesterday I talked to a delightful group of new moms at Greenwich Hospital and some of the same questions came up like how to … Continue reading →

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6 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language

Posted on March 18, 2008 by admin

Get the Flash Player to see this content. At six months of age, your baby can understand a few words she hears frequently, is babbling to herself and others, experimenting with her mouth and vocal system much to her delight! … Continue reading →

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3 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language

Posted on March 16, 2008 by admin

Get the Flash Player to see this content. At three months of age, your baby shows excitement when a toy or book is placed in front of her. Now she can move her eye muscles to examine things of interest, … Continue reading →

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A Stimulating Mobile for Baby

Posted on March 10, 2008 by admin

When I visit homes, I always ask the mom and dad what toys and books their baby likes. At my last visit, I noticed a mobile on the floor, outside of the crib. Mom said her little boy loved his … Continue reading →

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Raising Your Child’s Reading Level

Posted on March 3, 2008 by admin

“Are you always supposed to read at their level?” This was a question posed by a wonderful mom I met yesterday for a “play on words” session with her 5 month-old. Her little John is an interested listener when mom … Continue reading →

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Resources for Great Boy and Girl Books to Build Language

Posted on February 27, 2008 by admin

Each time I visit my local library I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot! My first stop is the children’s library and their selection of new books. I have found several wonderful stories there. Then I move to the picture … Continue reading →

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Pacifier Giveaway?

Posted on February 25, 2008 by admin

Parents of different aged children ask my advice about when to dump the beloved “binkie.” The latest inquiry came last week from a mom of a 3 month-old. I was having a “play on words” session with her and she … Continue reading →

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Seeking Great Language Enhancing Toys at the International Toy Fair in NYC

Posted on February 20, 2008 by admin

Wow, did I have a stimulating time at the International Toy Fair in New York City this week! I was surrounded by the energy of inventive, creative people introducing the latest in children’s toys, games, books and media. I had … Continue reading →

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