The Importance of Playtime in the Development of Speech and Language Skills in Children
We all like to play – children, adolescents, and adults alike. But did you know that the development of play skills is integral to the development of a child’s speech and language skills? Who would have thought something so fun could be so beneficial! A play context, in fact, provides primary communicative opportunities for young […]
Two Word Games to Enhance Language in Your Child
When you are told that child needs a boost with expressive language development it might seem overwhelming to add yet another task to your endless to do list for the day. Here are two games that you can play anywhere/anytime. They will help add language to any daily routine, no matter how busy you are. […]
Exercises to Keep your Brain Fit
The body undergoes many changes as we age. As kids, humans typically grow taller, get stronger, and learn. Our brain is made up of little things called neurons which connect and essentially “talk” to each other to make our brain function. We start out with thousands. At age three we have approximately 15,000. Then by […]