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Developmental Milestones

Learn about your baby and toddler developmental milestones! Check if you are on track, when to worry, and how to work on skills like language, potty training, and feeding!

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Is Your Toddler’s Attention Span Typical?

To be even more inclusive, the attention spans of neurotypical children can be much different than kids with ADHD or those on the Autism spectrum….

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Child Development: When Should My Child Combine Words?

One of the most worried about concerns for parents regarding child development is to know when their child will be able to communicate effectively. It’s…

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Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

As a speech pathologist, I am keenly aware of how my kids accepted food into their mouths, chewed and then swallowed. I was looking for…

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Leaps and Regressions - First 18 Months of Life

After having two kids, one of which had no signs of sleep regression and one who clearly has restless sleep during certain periods, I can…

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Older Brothers and Language Development

However, several studies have shown the opposite might be true. A child with an older sibling acquires language more slowly than a child who has…

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When Do Toddlers Start Talking? - From Combining 2 Words to Full Sentences

Communication is a very involved process. It starts with cooing, making sounds, babbling, and then progresses to word formation. The final step is combining words…

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Parentese - More Than Just “Baby Talk”

As a speech pathologist, it would always make me cringe to hear parents talking to their babies in this way. Annoyance level notwithstanding, it’s just…

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When Do Babies Start Talking?

When does Babbling Turn into Talking? With regard to babbling and communication, I can’t really tell you how long it’s going to take for your…

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Colic in Babies: Personal Experience and Coping Tips

I remember being around a young mom who’s son is about 6 months younger than my daughter. Her son had colic and was just miserable…

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What is Independent Play for Kids?

What is Independent Play? Independent play or solitary play is a developmental stage where a child can play by themselves. While each child will develop…

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My son was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss in both ears last year, and after his surgery, Speech Blubs is the best app to get him on track with kids his age.

- By Nola and Kory

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Language Development Starts in the Womb

Research has shown that children at around 8 months gestation can begin to distinguish between English and Japanese! Using non-invasive sensing technology from the University…

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Why Kids Enjoy Animal Sounds so Much?

If you have ever watched a baby’s reaction to animal sounds like these, they will often react with a smile or a laugh. But, have…

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Why Toys are Important for Child Development

What Makes a Toy Beneficial to a Child’s Development? Some parents take the minimalist approach to child development toys by only purchasing Montessori toys. While…

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Is My Child Talking Enough?

All children’s speech and language development are different, and there are no concrete deadlines for growth. Although major milestones like crawling, walking, and talking should…

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Should I Wait for My 2-Year-Old to Start Talking?

So, the doctor said your 2-year-old will eventually start talking, but you’re worried. A spoken exchange includes intent, production, and comprehension. If you spoke to…

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Typical Speech Development: Vocabulary Milestones by Months

One of these words is “semantics,” which is merely technical jargon for “vocabulary.” But, what exactly is vocabulary?  Vocabulary refers to the set of words…