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01.15.2020

Parenthood can be hard, and toddlers can make it even trickier. It’s not always easy to sit down and have structured time to expose kids to vocabulary and educational concepts, particularly in those early years. The good news is, there is an easier way! As speech therapists, part of our job is to teach parents

12.02.2019

Gift Ideas that Support Development

Whether it’s the upcoming holidays, a birthday, or your child just needs something new to hold their attention, choosing toys that promote learning are a great way to help your child build skills through play. Try to stay away from toys that light up and make a lot of noise. And remember, kids need a

09.03.2019

Developmental Communication Milestone Series: 24 Months

Communication at 24 months includes following directions and understanding words. They understand simple questions and provide simple one or two-word answers along with nodding head for yes or no. Toddlers are able to understand explanations of events that are taking place and understand when they are told something cannot happen until later in the day,

02.25.2020

Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?

Does your child have problems eating? Is mealtime stressful? Do you know if they are a picky eater or a problem feeder? Pediatric therapists get this question often and, as a result, have tried to come up with an answer. The consensus after lots of classes, trainings, research, and conversations with families and other health

01.06.2020

Play: Our New Year’s Challenge

Parents: Participate in floor play time for 15-30 minutes a day with each child. Just like that, another year has gone by. Our challenge to you in 2020 is to get down on the floor and play with your child for 15 minutes of uninterrupted, technology free, one on one time, every day. Life gets

11.05.2019

Pumpkin Sheet Cake Recipe

This pumpkin sheet cake recipe is easy to make and delicious. Makes 36 Servings For the Cake: 2 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Vegetable Oil 2 Cups Solid Pack Pumpkin 4 Extra Large Eggs 2 Cups All Purpose Flour 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda ½ Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 2 ½