My Child Is Shy; Should I Be Concerned?
My Child Is Shy; Should I Be Concerned? A little shyness isn’t anything you should worry about. More than likely, your child is developing normally. Speech therapy could be helpful to boost their confidence, though. A speech pathologist could test them to...
Baby Talk – how it plays a part in how your baby learns language
Baby Talk – how it plays a part in how your baby learns language When we speak lovingly to our infants, we often refer to this sing-song speech as “baby talk.” This language, filled with sound and animation, is also referred to as “Motherese”, “Fatherese,”...
Should Gagging Be a Concern?
Should Gagging Be a Concern? It’s incredibly common for infants and toddlers to gag when they are learning how to chew and swallow, especially when they are first learning the process. Learning to eat can be complex, and children must learn the motor skills to...
Tips to Get Your Kids Talking
Tips to Get Your Kids Talking It is natural to be curious about what your child did when they come home from school every day. If your child is like most school-age kids, he or she may not volunteer any information about what’s going on at school. Kids that are...
How to Know if My Child is Ready for Kindergarten? Communication and Social Skills
How to know if my child is ready for kindergarten? Communication and Social Skills Is your child starting to show signs of being ready for kindergarten? Has that been a question on your mind? Here are some pointers that might help you determine if they will be ready...
Dealing With the Picky Eater in Your Life!!
Dealing With the Picky Eater in Your Life!! Doesn’t everyone love food? We often think that everyone learns to eat automatically and just eats, until we encounter a picky eater who throws that concept out the window. A picky eater can be very challenging and also...
Simple Activities To Improve The Motor Skills Of A Child
Motor Skills Development for Children Young children can have a problem with motor skills for various reasons. This can stop them from playing and having fun because they are unable to use their large muscles. This can affect activities including running, throwing and...
How To Help Your Child Who Has Been Diagnosed With A Sensory Processing Disorder
How To Help Your Child Who Has Been Diagnosed With A Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory Processing Disorders are a set of conditions in which the brain is not able to fully analyze the signals that the body is sending them. As a result of this, the sensory organs...