We all know how difficult it can be to connect with your older children. They think they have all the answers and believe everything you say is wrong. This is not unusual since our children’s brains are not fully developed, and ours are. They cannot think the way we do, making it very easy to clash with them. Follow these tips to connect better with your child.
“Smooth Speech” is also referred to as Fluency. It’s a term used in Speech Pathology that means smoothness or flow in which sounds, syllables, words, and phrases are joined together. Speech fluency refers to the ability to speak smoothly and easily. Here are five simple steps for smooth speech.
We all know children love to play. As a parent, you may think that you want your child to play less and learn more. Playing is an excellent way for children to learn. It helps them use their imagination and learn to do all sorts...
Now more than ever before, kids are spending more and more time online. Whether this be for school or entertainment, the internet is the number one space for kids to spend their time. It is important to teach your children about digital citizenship and how...
Every parent wants their child to grow up to be confident and feel good about themselves. Children with high self-esteem are more likely to try new things, feel proud of themselves, make friends easily, and cope better when making mistakes. Here are some things you...
Help your child stay prepared over the summer for the following school year. Here are some tips to help keep your child engaged over the summer and prevent them from losing all their progress.
When you have a child that is stuttering, it can be difficult to know what steps to take to help them. We have compiled answers to some common questions about stuttering and how you can help your child reduce stuttering.
Bedtime stories are a great way to build your child’s language and communication skills. Bedtime stories help build your child’s imagination, help them learn new vocabulary words, help set a routine and create a stronger relationship with your child! Here are some ways to boost your child’s speech and skills through bedtime stories:
There are many advantages to using an AAC device with your child who is struggling to communicate their wants and needs. AAC devices are a great way to build your child’s expressive and receptive language skills. They are also a great way to support communication...
Language development is constant and ongoing. You don’t have to wait until your child is with your speech therapist to assist in their language development. Check out this list of toys that can enhance your child’s language development at playtime. 1. Traditional Toys! Traditional toys...