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...
Toddler/Pre-K Activities
What Sounds Develop First?
Originally written by: Meghan Randig, M.A., CCC-SLP Updated by: Taelor Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP It’s an incredibly exciting time in any parent’s life when their child utters their first word. Typically, first words appear in a child’s expressive communication around the...
5 Ways to Build Language Around the Holidays
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...
Helping Your Child With Their First Words
By: Meghan Randig, M.A., CCC-SLP First words begin to appear in a child’s expressive communication around the age of one-year-old. Taking a closer look at those first words, we can almost always expect certain speech sounds to come out first. Bilabial Sounds These...