Tag Archives: language

Supporting big emotions in children at mealtimes can be challenging, but it is important to create a safe and positive environment where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings. The key to supporting hungry children at mealtimes is having boundaries, being… 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 >

Our culture influences how we live, how we engage with the world, and how we express ourselves. Multiple studies have shown that how a child interacts with their parents, community and media can shape their perception and sense of belonging…. Continue Reading >

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 >

Parents must be sure that the software they pick and download for their children is actually effective. They may utilize a few tactics to ensure that their youngsters are learning and using their time effectively. The following are some of… Continue Reading >

  Parents often question the validity of enrolling an infant into music classes asking, ‘Isn’t my child too young?’ Music is a Language Instinctively, we don’t wait until a child can speak before we talk to them. We immerse them… Continue Reading >

by Susan Taylor Reading aloud to children from a young age every day is so important for many reasons. Not only is it a great bonding experience, but it helps grow their language and communication skills, boosts imagination and creativity,… Continue Reading >

By Dr Sandy Hopper   Let’s not sugar coat it; a pandemic is scary and even more so for children exposed to negative headlines throughout social media. There’s no doubt COVID is slowly making its way through our community, but… Continue Reading >

As a speech pathologist working with children I would often discuss the difference between communication and speech with parents, families and carers. Often there is a misconception that a child needs to be talking in order to communicate. The truth… Continue Reading >

by Dr Kirsten Hunter https://www.kirstenhunterauthor.com   We are our children’s mentors, their teachers about life and their champions in finding a way through life’s challenges. The big questions in life are going to come from your child’s lips to our… Continue Reading >