When I was at the International Toy Fair in New York City in February, I stopped in at Dolphin Books and was introduced to their new book on baby...
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A New Resource for Teaching Baby Sign Language
When I was at the International Toy Fair in New York City in February, I stopped in at Dolphin Books and was introduced to their new book on baby...
TV’s Influence on Kids
I am continually amazed and impressed with the number of parents who are endeavoring to raise their babies without TV or limited TV. That’s a...
Lessons from an 18 Month-Old Toddler
You don’t always need toys: Okay it is embarrassing to admit this as a toy expert, but I was reminded of how little kids need to have fun. Our...
Early Potty Training with Baby Signs
I love to check out what is new in the world of babies, parenting and language. Today in my Google Alerts, I was directed to an article called...
Best Pirate Ships for Pretend Play
Maybe because I am working with a lot of boys lately or it's spring and the ships are sailing, but my thoughts are turned to finding a great pirate...
Shopping List of Educational Toys for Parents and Therapists
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...
The Importance of Pretend Play for Language Development
When you watch two three-year-olds preparing a meal at their kid-sized kitchen or taking their trucks for repair or cars to the car wash, you know...
Do Babies Need Flashcards To Learn Language?
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...
6 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language
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3 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language
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Your Personalized ABC Book
One of the blessings of my job is that I get to know some wonderful families. When I work with children in their homes, sometimes several times a...
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