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2012 PAL Awards
Play on Words speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko recognizes exceptional toys, games and books that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.
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- “Sherry, thanks for giving us back our son. We are so grateful for everything you did for Ben and our family. Not seeing you every week makes me feel that something is missing… but we look forward to a summertime walk! We miss you,”
Nicole, mother of 2 year-old boy who was dismissed from therapy
Westport, CT
Category Archives: Toddler
Speech Therapy Activities for Spring
As speech pathologists, we are always looking for new activities to keep our students engaged and improve their speech and language skills. Sometimes we just need a change of scenery ourselves! I was reminded of this when we had an … Continue reading
Seeing Differences In Preschools, Choosing the Right One
Last week a mom approached me for my opinion on whether her 2 year 3-month old daughter was on track with her language. I could understand some of what little Charlotte said and she was using 2-3 word sentences. I … Continue reading
What to Look for in Baby Books to Encourage Language
I am often asked to recommend baby books and admit I am pretty picky as to what I suggest. Here are some of my criteria for a stimulating and enjoyable book to share with your baby into toddlerhood: simple subject … Continue reading
The Power of an Older Sibling
When Dad was on duty babysitting, it got a little too quiet. He went searching for the boys and found them both next to the bed reading. Older brother, Will, loves books so that is no surprise but little sibling, … Continue reading
Is TV Good for Infants? Latest Research
Ever since companies like Baby Einstein started marketing to parents of babies, claiming that their DVD’s boost brain power, parents and researchers have been discussing what is truth on the subject. The latest study, appearing in the journal, Pediatrics, was … Continue reading
Posted in Birth-3 year-olds, Toddler, TV
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Preschool Speech Therapy Activities
When I work with preschoolers, I always use toys and great books. Recently, I came upon A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson (the author of the fun series “A Bear Snores On.”) This is a clever story of … Continue reading
Reading Books to Babies and Toddlers
One of the tips I share with parents is to have books available to babies and toddlers. Have a basket or bag of books in whatever rooms you spend time. Usually the kitchen is a good spot so your child … Continue reading
New Educational Toys to Build Language
One of my favorite relatively new brands in kids’ toys is Yookidoo. I was entertained at the International Toy Fair in New York City by the inventor displaying the new bath toys: “Flow and Fill Spout,” “Stack ‘n Stream Fountain,” … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Birth-3 year-olds, play, Toddler, Toys
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How To Read to Your Baby and Toddler
Research shows the value of reading to your baby from day one. Infants are taking in language from books and hearing the rhythm of language as they do from conversation, activating brain cells that lead to eventual understanding and using … Continue reading
Grandma Must Be Coming–First Words
I realized I am a full-fledged Grandma, known to the kids as Sheshe, when I packed my bag for North Carolina and had only a few items of clothing and the rest of the bag was filled with a baby … Continue reading
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