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Books that Target the L Sound
When your child is attending speech, the SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) will first identify sounds they need help with. Once they have identified the sounds your child needs to work, then they pick one sound to really focus on. Part of our responsibility as parents...
When More is Needed than just Orthodontic Care
It seems like a simple formula right? Crooked teeth plus family history equals somebody getting braces. Yet it’s not that simple. Previously, we talked about the different causes of crooked teeth, from genetics, dental accidents, and tongue thrust. Now with the first...
Resolve to Stop Your Child’s Thumb Sucking
Many children suck their thumbs and fingers. It’s a completely natural habit, which can be useful for babies and young toddlers to cope with life in general. At a certain age, this tool of theirs becomes a problem. Most children stop sucking their thumbs and fingers...
What Dentists Need to Know to Effectively Diagnose Crooked Teeth
Beautiful smiles come in all shapes and sizes, yet what causes a smile to go a little crooked? While we may not know exactly what causes it in every situation, there are several causes for crooked teeth. It’s in the Genes One of the biggest factors of whether a smile...
10 Activities To Prevent the Holiday Learning Slump
Aren’t the holidays wonderful. It’s a chance for quality family time, plus delicious food, beautiful decorations and a break from school. Having your children out of school is a great chance for them to be creative, use their imaginations, and practice their speech...
Presents Kids Can Make
Kids love giving gifts, but don't usually have money or at least not very much money. To help, we scoured the internet for some amazing homemade gift ideas. Not only will your kids love to give the gift, but they will love making the gift too. Painting Projects...
Gifts that Develop Speech and Language Skills
Need a few more ideas for presents to put under the tree? Here are some great toys, games, and gifts that will help your child develop their speech and language skills.Gifts that Develop Speech SkillsThe goal of these toys is to get your child making vocal noises,...
Thanksgiving Crafts and Games
Thanksgiving is here already. You probably know exactly what you are cooking, but check out these festive crafts and games that your kids are sure to enjoy. Thanksgiving Day Placemats Thanksgiving Day Placemats Thanksgiving Day Activities that Encourage Speech...
Strategies for a Smooth Holiday Season
The holiday season has begun! Halloween is over and in a few short weeks, it will be Thanksgiving followed by Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years. The holidays can be filled with family and friends, presents, traditions, and lots of food. This departure from...
Trick or Treating with Kids who Have Special Needs
Halloween is literally tomorrow. For many, it is a holiday filled with candy, costumes, and parties. For others, it can be a stressful day filled with overwhelming feelings like stress and fear. When your child struggles on a regular basis, a day like Halloween can be...
Halloween Crafts, Games, and More
The anticipation for Halloween started about a month ago at our house. My kids love Halloween. I’m sure candy is one of the biggest reasons why, but donning a custom on and playing dress up all day long is a close second. If your kids are getting antsy for Halloween,...
Cheap and Fun Halloween Costume Ideas
Can you believe how quickly this month is zooming by? It is already mid- October! Halloween will be here is just a few short weeks and it is time to start thinking about costume ideas. We have found several websites with cheap and easy costume ideas that your kids...