Self- assessment: Is It Speech Delay or Autism

As a speech therapist, I have observed that Aa some point in their lives, almost all parents of speech delayed children worry that their child might be autistic. Dealing with speech delay has its own challenges, but autism can be even more challenging. If you are worried, ‘Is it speech delay or Autism’, this blog Read More

Age Appropriate Cooking Skills For Budding Chefs

Some kids have a natural love for the kitchen. They will follow you into the kitchen. These kids often like playing with pots and pans rather than toys (well, most kids do!). My advice is to let them. Encourage this curiosity and attachment towards cooking because this develops both their motor and cognitive skills. There Read More

Tongue Exercises For Speech Articulation in Toddlers

Often, our kiddos speak words that we don’t understand. Children below the age of 4 often are unable to make the correct letter sound, such as k, c or l.  Most children don’t need a speech therapist and these speech issues resolve on their own. You can help your child by understanding the cause of Read More

How Can Working Moms Bond With Baby

There are a thousand things, we moms have to do. Add work in the mix and there’s a thousand and one. Sometimes coming back from home, you really need space and time to de-stress. But then that mom guilt takes over, doesn’t it? There are times when the baby has gone to sleep, and you Read More

9 Dollar Tree Motor Skill Activities under $20

Dollar Tree has always been one of my favorite places to shop. Whenever I visit the store, I pick up a few odd things that I feel my kids would love. Over the years, I have tried some great dollar store motor skill activities. Motor Skill Activities As an Occupational Therapist, I’ve worked a lot Read More

5 Simple Tips for Managing Your Toddler’s Mood Swings

*This post contains affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Being a parent often means enduring bad moods and roller coaster emotions, especially if you have a toddler or a teenager!  And while I’m not at the teenager Read More

My Child Isn’t Talking Yet: When To Be Concerned?

As with everything in child development, speech comes at its own pace.  Some children are saying “mama” or “dada” well before their first birthday. Others haven’t said their first word by age 2!  With such a large range, it can be hard to know when to be concerned, especially if you have friends with similarly Read More