Beginning speech therapy with your toddler can feel very overwhelming. You may be experiencing a flood of emotions from anxiety, uncertainty, or relief that you’re finally found support for your toddler. These mixed feelings are very normal. If you’re concerned about your child’s development, considering therapy or are beginning speech therapy soon, this post is […]
We all know how beneficial routines are (as mundane as they can be sometimes!). Routines provide a natural rhythm to our day, they offer predictability and reduce overall stress. This is especially true for babies and toddlers. They help them feel calm, safe and secure when they know what is coming next. Routines also offer […]
Are you wondering if you should consult a speech-language pathologist about your toddler’s speech & language development? Maybe you’ve caught yourself comparing and notice some children use more words than your little one? Or maybe someone has made a comment about what they believe your toddler should be doing? Either way, you want to know […]
Babies all over the world typically begin saying their firsts words around 12 months. What a huge milestone it is for you and your baby. Today, I’m sharing 5 ways you can help your baby learn to say your name! And best way to teach your little one is through hands-on interactions and play. The […]
Are you confused about introduce and teach your baby to drink from a cup? I don’t blame you! As a speech-language pathologist this is one of the most common questions I get asked about from my clients, family and friends. Today I hope to ease the overwhelm and share some guidance so you can have […]
As the holiday season approaches many of us have begun filling our shopping carts and making wishlists with gifts for our babies and toddlers. Some of my favorites to include are BOOKS! Why? They’re timeless – Your littles can enjoy them for years to come! I’ve created a list of my favorite books for babies […]
With the holidays just around the corner it can be very overwhelming picking out gifts. I’ve curated a gift guide for babies & toddlers with toys that will help promote your little ones developmental skills. It’s complete with shoppable links to help you navigate your shopping this year from the comfort of your couch! This […]
Many of us are are still at home in the midst of this pandemic and may be beginning to run out of ideas for what to do all day with our toddlers…! You may be on your couch Pinterest-ing away right now searching for the perfect toddler activity. If this is you, you’ve come to […]
While many friends may be mourning the end of summer, I’m sitting at home bundled up in my cozy sweater overjoyed for fall! I love the turning leaves, cooler temps and heading to the pumpkin patch! Especially now during the pandemic, getting outdoors may be the perfect social distancing activity to do with your little […]
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I’m a certified pediatric speech-language pathologist, feeding therapist, lactation consultant, and sleep coach.