Tag Archives: language

As a Speech Pathologist, one of the first things I would often discuss with families during assessment or when starting intervention is the difference between speech and language. This is a very confusing topic for many parents, but one I… Continue Reading >

It is no secret that children are more interested in learning by doing, creating and playing. Fun physical activities allow children to explore the world around them, discover different perspectives, express themselves, share reactions and observations. We are taught to… Continue Reading >

As a paediatric speech pathologist the question “how many words should my child be saying?”, or “should my child be talking more?”  is perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions I hear from families. There is often a lot… Continue Reading >

As adults we’re all aware of the joy of music. Whether it’s singing along to the radio as we drive, celebrating while you worship or belting out your band’s favourite tune when you see them play live, it’s embedded into… Continue Reading >

Play has a wide variety of physical, mental, emotional, and social health benefits. It is far from being a light-hearted, purposeless activity, play is crucial to the development of our physical bodies and brains, as well as our social and… Continue Reading >

Raising young children is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless learning opportunities. As parents and educators, understanding the ‘why’ behind children’s behaviour and knowing how to guide them positively can make all the difference.   Drawing on the insights… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Learning Logic   Over the last two decades, there has been much debate and discussion about the best way to teach children to read. Recently updated curriculum documents, and a wealth of research, support… Continue Reading >

Are you curious about how children can learn empathy through play? Toys, especially Interactive Pets, can help kids develop social and emotional abilities. Let’s take a look at how that’s possible.

In 2015, David Bottomley found himself in a unique and frustrating situation. Earlier in the year, his son Stewart had fallen for a Spanish woman named Atenea, sparking a whirlwind trip to Spain to meet their future in-laws. With the… Continue Reading >

Like any skill and milestone children will develop at different stages. Knowing a bit about speech and language development in children can help parents and carers know if there is anything to be concerned about and when to seek support… Continue Reading >