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Speech Development Tip 4: Use self talk when your child is close enough to hear.

It makes sense to say that we have to talk to our children, if we want them to learn to talk. Learning is not always a formal, structured occurance. We just need to get into the habit of not only talking to our children, but talking when our kids are around. Let me explain myself. There are two similar types ...

Speech Development Tip 3: Introduce simple sign language to your child.

You may ask yourself, "why should I use sign language to help my toddler talk?" My answer is simple. You can't force your child to talk, but you can teach your child to sign. You can show him a need for communication. From birth, babies make their needs known. Children will continue to make their needs or wants known ...

Speech Development Tip 1: Make good eye contact when you are talking to your child.

How many times have you caught yourself hollering from across the room to get your child's attention? And how many times have you become frustrated when your child has not responded to you? I know my children are listening to me when they stop what they're doing and respond. Yes, children are able to do ...

Now that I am settled in my new home and my children are back in school, I am making time to blog again. I'd like to start a series of blogs that summarize and expand on the speech tips that I provide weekly in my speech calendar. The purpose of these blogs is to encourage parents and care givers of toddlers who have delays in speech. Either they are not able to communicate their needs and ...

Today I was sorting through things in the office, getting some packing done for our move. I came across two old calendars. The first calendar was milestones of my oldest son, Caleb's first year of life. It was brief notes of his physical and speech development. The second calendar was when my daughter, Emily was born. When Emily was born, Jesse was almost 2 years old, and Caleb was nearl ...