Whether you're driving to the grocery store, heading to camp, or taking a family road trip, car rides can become valuable opportunities for communication.
Many children ar...
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Shared Book Reading Strategies
02
Oct
Does your child beg you to read ‘just one more book’ at bedtime? Or maybe it’s you begging your child to read with you. Regardless of what reading time looks like in your family, there are many tips and tricks to make ...
Music and Communication
26
Sep
Music is powerful! Has a song ever brought up a memory, a specific place, time, or experience? Has music ever inspired you or made an ordinary experience more enjoyable? Music is an important part of our culture and mu...
Playground Talk: Communication at the Park
18
Sep
A trip to the park is filled with opportunities for children to build speech, language, and social communication skills.
Climbing, swinging, sliding, and exploring na...
How can I use board games to build speech and language skills?
11
Sep
Do you have a favourite board game? Could you explain what makes it so enjoyable? Could you also explain what skills you learn or develop while playing? Some games involve strategy, others involve perspective taking. B...
Understanding Our Voice
04
Sep
Does your child have difficulty or pain when trying to produce their voice? Perhaps their voice sounds hoarse, croaky, weak, or breathy. If so, your child may be experiencing a voice disorder. Before we can understand ...
Preparing for Kindergarten: Tips to Support a Smooth Transition
29
Aug
Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for both children and their parents. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, but it can also bring a mix of emotions. Many children feel both excited and nervous abo...
Is My Child’s Lisp Normal?
21
Aug
"My child has a lisp. Should we try speech therapy? Will it go away by itself?" These are common questions asked by caregivers.
In some countries and cultures, producing the 's' and 'z' sounds with a lisp is not considered ...
Gestures and Communication
14
Aug
Many of us tend to focus only on a child’s spoken communication – Are they speaking yet? What kinds of words are they using? Are they putting two words together? These questions are important and tell us about the child’s language skills – ...
Everyday Moments for Communication Growth
07
Aug
Summer often brings a welcome break from school routines, but many parents wonder how they can continue supporting their child's communication skills while enjoying the season.
The good news is that some of the best learning opportuniti...
