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...
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Toy Review: “Folding Castle Playset” by Melissa and Doug
Get past the guard, drop down the drawbridge and roll up the door of the Folding Castle Play Set and you are in for some fun. The king and queen...
Toy Review: “Treehouse Playset” by Melissa and Doug
Language enhancing toys have moving parts and opportunities to change the action and therefore the story. Kids can’t wait to enter the Tree House...
Toy Review: “Chunky Puzzles” by Melissa and Doug
What toys encourage language development? Look for toys that have flexibility—ones that can be used in many different ways. They inspire your child...
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...
Learning Language: A Toddler’s First Words
Once again, I had a play session with a mom who told me that her child “didn’t have any words yet.” Her little Will was fifteen months old and...
Using Language When You Discipline Your Toddler
I had a “play on words” session with a mom of a sixteen-month-old today and she asked about discipline. She said she hasn’t changed the volume of...
Speech and Language Delay in Toddlers
I often run across parents who are concerned about whether their toddler is delayed in language and should be evaluated. Many times I get calls when...
Typical Language Development for Your Three-Year-Old
This week I was working with a child turning three soon and the mom asked me what was typical language development for a three-year old? I shared...
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...
Top Preschool Books to Stimulate Language
Here are some of my favorites, old and new for your preschooler to encourage language through a great story: The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens....
Reading Tips for Toddlers
Today I had a “play on words” session with a 14 month-old and his mom and dad. I really like it when dads join the session because they ask great,...
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