Day: December 24, 2021

Did you know that in 5% of children who begin to stutter, 70-80% of those children will recover naturally without formal intervention? It is actually common for children between the ages of one and five to have disfluencies (e.g., repeating words- “ba-ba-ball” or phrases- “I want I want ball”) and it is usually a sign that the child’s vocabulary is expanding quickly and he or she is beginning to learn complex language rules. Many times, these forms of stuttering will reduce on their own, but it is important to monitor and seek professional help when needed.  So, when should you become concerned that your child’s stuttering will persist? If stuttering has lasted for 6-12 months or more If the child

How often do we ask kids, “How was your day?” and hear, “Good,” as a response? You may ask, “How do we ask questions that warrant more than a one word response. 1. Ask the right questions. Asking your child specific questions will get you specific answers. 2. Keep the conversation flowing with follow-up comments and questions. Here is a list of questions you can ask instead of how was your day: What was the best part of your day? What was the funniest thing you saw today? What books did you read today? What games did you play at recess? Which kid in your class needed to be cheered up today? What made you feel happy today? What do

We’ve made gift giving super simple for you by breaking down toys and games into categories. Top Toys for Toddlers1. Ball Popper2. Lucky Ducks3. Surprise Eggs or Presents4. “Put in” Toys5. Simple Puzzles Turn Taking for Toddlers & Preschoolers1. Zingo2. Pop the Pig3. Jumping Jack4. Pop Up Pirate5. Bunny Hop Board Games for Elementary or Middle Schoolers1. Guess Who2. Life3. Headbandz4. Apples to Apples5. Clue Pretend Play1. Critter Clinic or Pet Vet2. Puppets3. Farm Set4. Little People Home5. Camper Set