5 Ways to Use Wordless Picture Books Teach Your Child How To Tell a Good Story Wordless picture books teach children how to visualize a story sequence. They also teach the important elements of story structure (e.g., characters, setting, initiating event, problem,...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For many people, that means lots of family time spent in a car or on a plane. All of this free time can be great for helping your child improve their speech, language, reading, writing, or other academic skills. Here are some...
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...
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 age of one year old. When taking a closer look, we can almost always expect certain speech...
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...