Info for Parents Archives - Speech and Language Therapist

I-screen, You-screen We all screen

by Nikki | May 5, 2023 | Info for Parents, Language

One of the very first posts I wrote back in 2012 was titled “Why TV is good for your child” The post stimulated a barrage of questions and 11 years later we are still asking questions about screen time. The issue of screen time is not new and Brittany Clair in her...

It is never too early to read to your baby

by Nikki | Sep 7, 2020 | Info for Parents, Language, Reading, Uncategorized

Just over a year ago this ‘conversation’ between DJ Pryor and his 18 month old son went viral on social media. Link here The interaction which simulated a real conversation between DJ Pryor and 18 month old, Kingston was punctuated with turn taking, gestures, shared...

Use your words to help toddlers use theirs

by Nikki | Jul 4, 2020 | Info for Parents, Language

The Covid19 pandemic has brought a set of emotions that have surfaced in adults and children. Many people are feeling anxious during this time. Children can feel anxious about different things at different ages, and many of these worries are a normal part of growing...

How to teach your child with apps

by Nikki | Mar 19, 2020 | Apps, Info for Parents, Tips for teachers

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

by Nikki | Feb 3, 2020 | Info for Parents, Language

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...