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The Truth about Flashcards for Toddlers Who Don’t Yet Talk I almost titled this post “Why Flashcards Don’t ...
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What's the number one factor that unites mothers across cultural, social, and economic boundaries? It's worry. Most of ...
Read More Treating Trauma in Toddlers with Language Delays/Disorders
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Last weekend I did some reading about Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs and I can't quit thinking about ...
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Not moving forward? Try taking a step back! “I attended your course in St. Louis… I used the ...
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In my podcast #416 Making Books Better for Toddlers with Language Delays Part Two, I demonstrated strategies for the ...
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Over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to review each of the 11 skills all toddlers master ...
Read More Supporting the Needs of Moms for Mother’s Day
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Read More I Need A Plan!
As speech-language pathologists and parents, when a toddler is not talking yet, we rush in to try to ...
Read More How to Play Peek-a-boo! Advice for Parents with Toddlers with Developmental Delays
GAMES FOR TODDLERS Playing peek-a-boo is a time-honored ritual between babies and parents. Many times parents of young ...
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7 Signs of Autism in Toddlers Today I want to share 7 signs of autism in toddlers. Watch ...
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Read More Simple Ideas
Don't you love simple ideas? Me too! Actually, most of us do! That's why I included a page ...
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