Speech and language are a significant part of a child’s development. As new parents, we eagerly await that first, magical word and how the parent-child bond that will flourish as their speech and language skills grow. We’re also anxiously assessing our child’s progress in these skills and wondering what we may or may not be …
Teaching Your Baby Sign Language: Another Tool to Help You Communicate With Your Little One
Perhaps you’ve seen the flyers for “storytime with signs” at your local library or notices of “Baby Sign Language Workshops” at local clinics, but still, aren’t sure what the fuss is all about or whether you and your baby should give it a try. Baby sign language has become an increasing trend in parenting over …
Toddler Speech Delay: What Is It? How Does It Affect Your Child? What Can You Do About It?
Being a parent means a dozen new questions with each new phase of your child’s growth. It’s exciting and daunting! When it comes to their speech development, the questions seem to multiply. You find yourself asking: Does he know enough words? Does she sound like other children her age? Am I reading to him enough? …
Baby Talking Milestones: A Guide for Parents With Kids Aged 1-2 Years Old
Hearing your baby utter his or her first word is a magical moment, for both of you! But when is that supposed to happen? And what happens next? The period between ages one and two is an exciting time in your child’s overall development, but especially when it comes to speech and language. In this …