Category Archives: Birth-3 year-olds

Playonwords.com Announces 2011 PAL Awards

Posted on March 21, 2011 by sherry

Today is exciting because I announced the first PAL Awards for 2011. My top 22 toys and games that encourage creative play that builds language are recognized on my website here. I had such fun playing with the toys and … Continue reading →

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Talk To Your Baby To Build Language

Posted on March 3, 2011 by sherry

From your newborn’s first cry, you are drawn into a lifelong conversation just between the two of you! Coos and babbles are the foundation for later language and all learning. Although he can’t understand words yet, he is already recognizing … Continue reading →

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Questions From Parents About Reading and Speech

Posted on March 3, 2011 by sherry

What if my baby isn’t interested in looking at a book? I met a mom who sang the story to her three-month-old baby, after reading didn’t work. Her baby paid attention with the extra stimulation of music, changes in pitch … Continue reading →

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Teaching Parents a New Way To Read to Their Kids

Posted on February 25, 2011 by sherry

Want to hand parents a concise, show and tell book on how to read to their toddler without actually reading? “The Big Book of Explanations” simply but comprehensively coaches parents on how to elicit gestures, speech sounds, and words with … Continue reading →

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Best Educational Toys To Build Language

Posted on February 3, 2011 by sherry

I wanted to share my lists of best toys that I began in 2008. For 2008 and 2009 I compiled my list of the best language building toys and launched the PAL Award in 2010 to carry on that tradition. … Continue reading →

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Tips To Get Your Toddler Talking

Posted on February 3, 2011 by sherry

What a jump, from first words at a year of age, to saying little sentences at two. Your toddler has a tall task ahead of him to absorb the world of language and learn how to make his wants and … Continue reading →

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Best Valentine’s Day Read-Alouds

Posted on February 3, 2011 by sherry

Hang out for day with a child, and you realize that Valentine’s Day is everyday–filled with love and hugs overflowing. Capture the spirit with a fun picture book, whether chasing a kiss through the forest, freely dispersing hugs through a … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Top 5 Kid’s Educational Apps for the iPad

Posted on January 10, 2011 by sherry

Hi this is Andrew from Kids Educational Apps.   Full disclosure: My mom, Sherry, runs Playonwords.com.  As a father and video game enthusiast, I started a website for parents who love games that engage kids and encourage learning.  It just … Continue reading →

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Back to Work, Speech Therapy

Posted on January 3, 2011 by sherry

I hope everyone had a wonderful break over the holidays and a fantastic time with friends and family. Did anyone else have a little trouble with holiday travel? My first clue as we arrived at JFK at 5 AM last … Continue reading →

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New O Lulla Store for Babies in Southport, CT

Posted on December 29, 2010 by sherry

As part of my posts about local visits over the holiday, I want to share a darling store that I happened upon in Southport, Connecticut. Local designer, Naz Kocturk, opened “O Lulla,” specializing in decorating nursery rooms and play areas. … Continue reading →

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