One question I get often from parents as a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist is whether tongue ties can affect starting solids? The short answer is yes, it’s possible! Why? Well, when tongue has limited mobility it can impact a baby’s ability to manipulate and consume solid foods effectively. In this blog post, we will […]

Society today places way more emphasis on fancy baby gear and accessories before a baby is born. But what parents really need in postpartum is less stuff and more support. With quite a few family and friends with babies on the way, I decided to share 5 services I think every parent should include their […]

One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from families is, “How many words should my child be saying??”⁣⁣To be honest, sometimes this is tricky one to answer! Why? because there is so much more to a child’s communication skills than the number of words they use. Word count is only one piece of […]

There are hundreds of choices you can make when it comes to traveling between Luxor and Aswan. But there was one cruise line that stood out to us, Lazuli Voyages. If you ever get the opportunity to take a trip to Egypt and go on a Nile cruise I promise you won’t regret traveling with […]

Food throwing is probably the ultimate test of patience for all parents. Almost every baby or toddler will go through this stage at some point in their early years and it will likely happen for some time. So it’s important to keep calm and prepare! If you’re wondering what you should do when your baby […]

As a speech-language pathologist I get asked many questions about raising bilingual children. Today I’m sharing what I believe all parents should understand about raising a bilingual or multilingual child. 5 Facts about Raising Bilingual Children: 1. Bilingualism does NOT cause speech delays or disorders. Bilingual children are NOT more likely to have difficulties with […]

So you just found out you’re pregnant! Maybe this is something you’ve been dreaming of for years. Or maybe it caught you by surprise. And now you may be adjusting to the idea of a new life growing inside you and all the ways your life is about to change. No matter how you got […]

Sleep can be a common worry for many parents. There’s so much talk about what babies ‘should’ and ‘shouldn’t’ be doing that it can leave you second guessing yourself and losing touch with your instincts in the process. And I know there can be a great deal of conflicting information on this very topic so […]

Introducing your baby to solids is an exciting new milestone. But it can also feel confusing and overwhelming for a new parent or even a seasoned parent! Today I’m sharing the signs of readiness to start solids, approaches to feeding, and the best first foods for babies. My hope is that you will leave this […]

Did you know your child’s brain undergoes an amazing period of growth and development in their first three years of life? This period is so critical for building connections and language learning. Your baby’s early experiences truly matter! So if you’re wondering what activities you can be doing to support your baby or toddler, I’m […]