3 Ways to Play

3 Ways to Play

Arguably one of the most important parts of a child’s day is playtime! Children learn an incredible amount of information, language and other developmental skills through play. And as simple as it may seem, there’s a little more to a child’s play...
Listen Up! Improving Listening Skills through Reading

Listen Up! Improving Listening Skills through Reading

Want to help your child become a better listener? Using some simple strategies while reading can do that! Let’s talk about what receptive language skills (also known as listening comprehension skills) your child is expected to show as they grow. And, how you can...
How to Combat Pandemic ‘Learning Loss’

How to Combat Pandemic ‘Learning Loss’

Social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer…learning loss? Since the Coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. last year, we’ve heard several terms more times than we could’ve ever imagined. And now it seems ‘learning loss’ could be one of them.  With sudden school...
Improving Turn Taking Through Reading

Improving Turn Taking Through Reading

How often have you asked your child to, “wait your turn”, “share”, and “take turns”! Turn taking s is an important part of social and language development in children. It’s even known as a “pre-language skill”....
Tips for Sharing Books with Children with Autism

Tips for Sharing Books with Children with Autism

You’ve heard the research. You know that reading books consistently with your child is known to improve their vocabulary, expressive language skills, comprehension skills, and social-emotional skills. But you’re having a hard time getting your child with...