9 Tips to Get Your Toddler Talking: It’s All About Creating Opportunities
Do you have a child who has a few words mastered BUT he will only say them every once in a while? Do you hear a lot of whining? He might need more motivation along with extra opportunities throughout the day. Here are some tips and tricks to get your…
Coloring Inside the Box: Simple Ideas to Get Your Toddler Talking while Coloring
OMG – thanks to my sister-in-law for telling me to throw a bunch of crayons into a giant cardboard box with my tot. It's a great, independent play activity! Plus, it’s really cute. It’s like Sylvie gets to draw on the walls, but it’s totally okay (and she’s happily contained…
Self-Talk, Parallel Talk and Expansion: Explained for Parents
Before your toddler is even talking, he is a sponge – absorbing everything you say! That’s why it’s important HOW YOU talk to your toddler in order to help him learn to talk. This is especially true if your child is a late talker, has special needs, or is in…
Get Your Toddler Talking: How to Let Your Toddler Help in the Kitchen
Here is the first in our series of posts on “How to Get Your Toddler Talking Using Cooking Activities.” Hope you enjoy! Cooking with your child is a great opportunity for all types of learning - especially language development. Plus, it is a great bonding experience that could lay the…
How to Get Your Toddler Talking with Mr. Potato Head
Here is the next article in our series on “How to Get Your Toddler to Talk” using simple, classic toys. Hope you enjoy! Good Ol’ Mr. Potato Head. He’s silly looking and targets learning the basic body parts, two things that toddlers love – Win Win!
Halloween Sensory Bin for Toddlers – Plus Language Development Tips
This Halloween sensory bin for toddlers was a hit in our house! And as a bonus I got everything I needed from the dollar store. Not only was this a great interactive activity to work on language development and fine motor skills, but Sylvie also played with it independently (but…
Ready, Set, Crash! Sylvie Loves Stacking Blocks
Sylvie has loved her stacking blocks since she could sit up well. I’ve had this set of Melissa and Doug stacking blocks for several years - since before she was even born because it was always a favorite in speech-language therapy for the 1-4 age range. You might already have…
