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...
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Great Books for Your Baby
At around 3 months of age, babies can see most colors and are interested in looking at a book just like a toy. Bright colors against a contrasting...
Top Preschool Books to Stimulate Language
Here are some of my favorites, old and new for your preschooler to encourage language through a great story: The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens....
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...
Wanted: Toys with Language Value
Arriving at Adam’s house, I noticed twice as many toys as the last time I was there. Mom said they were gifts from his recent first birthday party....
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...
Is It Okay If Our Son Doesn’t Watch TV?
As you can imagine, I get all kinds of questions when I have “play on words” sessions with moms and dads. Is it okay if she watches TV? Is it okay...
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...
Top Ten “Boy Books” for Toddlers and Preschoolers
I am often asked to suggest good language-enhancing books for boys (or girls) who have an insatiable appetite for books about trains, planes, trucks...
Good Books for Boys to Encourage Language
After raising three boys and being an advocate for literacy and effective books that promote language, I have been asked to make a list of good “boy...
Reading Tactics for Babies
Today I spoke to the new mothers’ group at Greenwich Hospital. The babies ranged from six weeks old to four and a half months. As usual, I asked how...
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