Category Archives: Toddler

Toddlers Make Up Their Own Games to Learn Language

Posted on July 28, 2008 by admin

I’ve been working with 2 year-old David to increase his 2-word combinations for a couple of months. He loves to play and has no idea we are working on expanding his language. But the other day, we reversed roles. He … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Negotiating with a Toddler!

Posted on July 23, 2008 by admin

As parents we can get exasperated when matched with the wit and will of a toddler and sometimes we say things in desperation. Yesterday I was talking to a dad of a 21 month-old boy, Sam, who refused to stay … Continue reading →

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How to Evaluate a Quality Preschool for your Child

Posted on July 21, 2008 by admin

Every parent is interested in finding the best preschool for their child. Within my neighboring towns I can think of such a variety of experiences for a preschooler. Some preschools have small classes with one teacher, some have larger classes … Continue reading →

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Encourage Your Child as an Author

Posted on July 11, 2008 by admin

One of the perks of having a website is the interesting people that I meet, responding to something that I have written. Last week I posted an article on “Cool Picks for Hot Summer Reading–Building Language and Literacy.” I shared … Continue reading →

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How to Stop Your Toddler’s Whining

Posted on July 2, 2008 by admin

Around 2 years of age, your child is transitioning from using gestures, grunts, crying and whining to get what he wants. Now that he is 2, he should have around 50 words and be putting 2 words together like “me … Continue reading →

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Taking Turns Strengthens Language and Behavior for 2 and 3 Year-Olds

Posted on June 23, 2008 by admin

I just returned from a house of twins that I work with. Mom casually said to me, “Oh, I did what you said and it worked!” Of course I had to be reminded what I had told her. Last visit, … Continue reading →

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Taking Your Toddler Outside to Learn Language

Posted on June 16, 2008 by admin

As soon as the temperature rises, the birds start singing and the squirrels chase each other, a whole new world of language opens up to your child. I am constantly reminded of this as I try to work with kids … Continue reading →

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No More Pacifier! Help is on the Way

Posted on June 11, 2008 by admin

Okay, you’ve seen Nanny 911 where she packs up the pacifiers and waits for the “Paci Fairy” to sneak in at night, take them away and leave some goodies in return. Or maybe you’ve tried wrapping up the pacifiers and … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day Books

Posted on June 9, 2008 by admin

As we honor dads on Father’s Day, you might want to give Dad a book to share with your child. Here are my picks: • Daddy and Me by Karen Katz: This lift-a-flap book emphasizes prepositions—in, under, and behind—while building … Continue reading →

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“Mamasource,” A Great Resource for New Mamas

Posted on June 4, 2008 by admin

With social networking sites becoming so popular, it’s no surprise that I found one just for moms, www.mamasource.com. Take a look at the range of questions moms are posing to each other in the last 2 days–allergies, getting your child … Continue reading →

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