‘Share!’ ‘Give it to your brother! He’s crying’ This is what you should NOT be saying when you are trying to encourage sharing in kids. Sharing is something that is important to me because I have two kids. I know what’s it’s like to encourage sharing in kids. It can hard. But sharing is an Read More
9 Activities to Develop Pincer Strength In Kids
As our kids grow, they learn to become more independent. The muscle strength in their bodies continues to strengthen to help them do jobs on their own. Of these, finger and hand strength are very important. That’s because we do most of work with our fingers and hands. If your child’s hand and finger strength Read More
What To Expect From your Speech Therapist
When parents come to me for speech therapy, they come with guilt and most of them are crushed. They feel like they have let their child down. I want to start by saying, ‘It’s not your fault. Your coming here is proof that you care for your child and want to work on the problem Read More
3 Tooth Brushing Tips For Young Children
*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. Teeth brushing can be a serious battle of wills when you have a young child! I’m sure I’m not alone when it comes to struggling with teeth brushing. 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
4 INDEPENDENT Motor Activities for Little Party Guests
*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. The summer is in full swing, and that usually means a lot of time spent with family and friends! If you are having a party this season, consider 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
5 Sensory Motor Activities for Toddlers
*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. Children are naturally curious and explore the world around them using their senses. From birth and right on through early childhood, children use their senses to explore and Read More