I get this question a lot. Just yesterday I was at a house and the mom asked me whether she should be concerned about her 3 year-old Eli's speech. I...
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Speech Therapy at McDonalds
One thing I like about my job is that no two days are the same! Yesterday, I had a first. I got a message on my phone as I was going to Reagan's...
Putting Little People in Preschool Play
I have several parents who encourage me with their application of ideas that I have taught them. I am always trying to teach parents what to look...
Building Flexible Play with Children on the Autism Spectrum
One of the challenges of working with children on the autism spectrum is to model, encourage and teach flexible play. Children with ASD tend to get...
Kids’ Dollhouses From Homes to Treehouses
Kids' dollhouses provide a wonderful backdrop for pretend play, as children re-enact their common experiences of eating, dressing, cleaning up,...
Getting Your Child to Talk About School
Recently, Heidi Stevens , the Features Editor at the Chicago Tribune contacted me because she liked my article on "Nine Tips to Get Your Child to...
Calico Critters Country Tree House Invites Hours of Fun
Gather your furry friends for an afternoon in the tree house. Don't worry, there is plenty of room for everyone, big and small. With multiple play...
Read a Book to A Child and Illustrate It
After reading a book to your child, extend the experience with an activity--talk about how the story relates to your life and your child's...
Wear Your Bike Helmet!
I was listening to WCBS News Radio this week and Charles Grodin did a piece on when you are going to tell about something bad that happened, start...
How to Get Speech Special Education Services
I have had two meetings in the last two days, representing families of children who are being considered for special education services within the...
“Wildlife Care Station” Teaches Compassion
Introduce your child to Playmobil's "Wildlife Care Station" and you'll lose them to great creative play involving compassion and care for the...
Interactive Noah’s Ark Book Builds Childrens’ Language
I'm a fan of "Snappy Books" because I like the big bold drawings, pop-ups and rhymes. In their newest addition, Snappy Builder Noah's Ark, your...
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