It is never too early to read to your baby
The earlier you start reading to your baby, the more he will benefit. Reading is the best way to stimulate language development.
Use your words to help toddlers use theirs
To help toddlers and children learn about emotions it is important to talk about the subtle differences in the range of emotions.
Teletherapy 101-103: Reflections
I feel like I have done teletherapy 101, 102, and 103 in the space of a week. I thought I would share some of my reflections (no pun intended) and experiences so that we can all learn together. All my sessions so far are with children of school going age. Grade R, 1,...
How to teach your child with apps
Now is the time to use apps with your child. #Covid19 is our new normal in our interconnected world and many parents are faced with homeschooling their children. Teachers are confronted with providing online teaching and it is logical to use apps to facilitate...
Tired of hearing “fine”? 10 tips to get your child to Talk about school
You’ve dressed him/her up and sent her off in a flurry of excitement to school. Bar a few tears (from you or your child) you can’t wait to hear about the day at school. As parents, we have invested a lot (blood, sweat, tears, life-lessons, love and money) to give our...
How do I get my child to read? Five easy ways
One of the most frequent questions asked is ‘how do I get my child to read?’ Here are 5 tips to encourage reading
Are we nearly there? Language Games for the Holidays
,As we wind down for the holidays, the thought of entertaining your already bored children can be daunting, and you may be already yearning for the start of the new school year before the holiday season has started. 😥 Travelling to reach your holiday...
Encouraging Writing with Plotagon: Episode 2
Children with language difficulties are often reluctant writers. Reading and spelling are difficult, and these kids often avoid or minimize their writing by taking the path of least resistance. I have seen kids use many tactics and guises to avoid writing. Although I...
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