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...
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...
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...
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...
Raising Your Child’s Reading Level
"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...
Resources for Great Boy and Girl Books to Build Language
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...
More on my Search for Best Language Toys
Okay, I was sharing some highs and lows of my trip through the Javits Center at the International Toy Fair: High: Step 2 makes wonderful kitchen...
Seeking Great Language Enhancing Toys at the International Toy Fair in NYC
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...
Check out My New Video Reviews of Toys that Enhance Language
I am excited to share my new videos of toys that enhance language. Parents always ask where I "find" these good toys that capture their child's...
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...
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