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Best Questions from New Moms on Baby Language
I spoke to a group of new moms at Greenwich Hospital yesterday and wanted to share what was on their minds:1. Should I talk baby talk to my...
Bi-Lingual Toddlers: Encouraging Language Development
I am continually amazed at the ability of babies and toddlers to absorb a second or third language. I shouldn't be surprised since I share the facts...
Great Books for Your Baby
At around 3 months of age, babies can see most colors and are interested in looking at a book just like a toy. Bright colors against a contrasting...
How To Read to Your Baby
I spoke to a wonderful group of new moms at Greenwich Hospital today, whose babies were between 6 weeks and 3 months. When I asked them if they were...
Baby Sign Language
Today when I was talking to a group of new moms at Greenwich Hospital, the topic of baby sign language came up--what did I think about it? Usually...
Toy Review: “Tiny Love Activity Ball” by Tiny Love
Give this lovable guy a push and he gladly rocks and rolls just out of reach so your baby chases after him, exploring and discovering his wobbly...
New Autism Screening Guidelines
I got a call yesterday from a mom who was interested in my reaction to the news release by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending that...
Is It Okay If Our Son Doesn’t Watch TV?
As you can imagine, I get all kinds of questions when I have “play on words” sessions with moms and dads. Is it okay if she watches TV? Is it okay...
Good Boy Books For Toddlers
This morning after I finished working with a two-year-old delayed in language, his mom wanted to show me a new toy she had gotten. It was a series...
Reading Tactics for Babies
Today I spoke to the new mothers’ group at Greenwich Hospital. The babies ranged from six weeks old to four and a half months. As usual, I asked how...
Bringing Up Bilingual Babies
I just had a “play on words” session with one-year-old Katerina who was saying, “Queso?” for “Que es esto?” (What is this? in Spanish). Katerina’s...
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