Every time I speak to a new parents’ group about nurturing their child’s language development, I always ask if everyone is reading to their baby....
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A Great Resource for Parents: Parents’ Choice Newsletter
As parents we are always looking for helpful sites on the internet to make our job easier. I have mentioned before that the Parents' Choice...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
BOO, Happy Halloween Books!
I guess it that time of year again, when the central isle of the grocery store is filled with costumes and mini-portions of candy. I’m hearing funny...
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...
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