Do you feel overwhelmed with mealtime? Mealtime doesn’t have to be a struggle. Here are some tips to assist you in creating a positive mealtime experience for your child. 1. Eat Meals at the Table in an Appropriate Seat If possible, seat your child at the table with...
There are so many attractions in Des Moines for family fun! Not only are these great options to tire out your little ones, but these can be great opportunities for language input and learning. We put together a list of our favorite five local attractions in the heart...
By: Josie Denning, M.A., CF-SLP The holidays are right around the corner! Not only can this be a fun time spent with family and friends, but there are plenty of opportunities to grow your child’s language skills. Here are five ways to incorporate language building...
1. abcya.com Head to abcya.com for interactive games that are great for expanding language or following directions. You can make pizzas and cakes, build houses or faces and so much more. Have your child describe what they are doing or request for different parts when...
Has your child started preschool, but it has not been a smooth start? Is your daycare provider starting to raise concerns about the way your child plays with other children or how they communicate? During storytime at the library or playgroup at church, have you...
Tips for Targeting Goals with Pete the Cat By: Kelsey Coaldrake, M.A., CCC-SLP The “Pete the Cat” series by Eric Litwin has become quite extensive and I find that kids LOVE these books. Many of these stories are great for targeting speech, language, and learning...