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...
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Meeting Little Friends at the Art Show in Westport
It is always fun to see children and families whom I have worked with in the past. Over the weekend, I went to the Art Studio's annual spring show...
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...
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...
Using Toys to Extend a Story Book
Cuddle up with a good picture book, add a plush character from the story and you have literacy plus play! I introduced Opal from Toot and Puddle:...
Taking Spring Speech Therapy Outside
Now that temperatures in the northeast have gone from the 50's to the 70's in one week, it is time to take speech therapy outside--spring is here!...
“Large Zoo by Playmobil 123”
The toddler-preschool set is delighted to be able to participate in pretend play with Playmobil, just like their big brothers and sisters. Thanks to...
Teaching Parents to Play With Their Kids
I love to see parents evolve into great play partners for their children. Part of the therapy I do with kids is to educate their parents on how to...
Read Across America Day, Make a Book
Tomorrow, March 2, is Read Across America Day, celebrated on Dr. Seuss' birthday! What better way to celebrate than to help a child make a book of...
Sing Along with Bob From Sesame Street
When I was at the Toy Fair last week, I was walking the aisles and noticed a crowd gathering around a man. Of course I had to see who this celebrity...
How Children Learn Language
Parents often ask what the next steps are for their children learning language and how long it will take to catch up to "normal." Children start...
Top Picks for Language Toys at Toy Fair 2010
Now that I have come back down to earth after racing from one booth to another, and seeing all the fantastic new toys and games that amazingly...
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