by Nikki | Jul 28, 2016 | Info for Parents, Language, Reading
#LittleShop Minis from Checkers are really cute. They are also a fantastic learning tool for literacy. I always address literacy skills at this time of year with the pre Grade 1 children. This campaign is the perfect way to kickstart the introduction to...
by Nikki | Jun 29, 2016 | Info for Parents
As therapists, we often get sucked into the trap of using speech therapy jargon with parents and even other professionals. This leaves parents feeling even more confused and overwhelmed. Helen and Elizabeth from Speech Blog UK have released an e-book...
by admin | Feb 23, 2016 | Info for Parents, Language, Reading
Perhaps I am giving away my age, but my children eventually spelled it out to me. “Stop putting LOLxx at the end of your texts mom, it does not mean lots of love!” 😳 With the rise in the use of technology in children, there are increasing concerns...
by admin | Dec 12, 2015 | Apps, Info for Parents, Uncategorized
Last year around this time, I collaborated with the team from YappGuru and we all posted about our top 10 apps for the year. I thought about doing it again this year and I realised whilst there are some great apps out there, and the list continues to grow, it’s...
by admin | Oct 19, 2015 | Info for Parents, Uncategorized
As a parent of a young child, you are probably racked with guilt because you gave your toddler your phone/tablet to play with while you went to the bathroom alone. The previous guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advised NO SCREENTIME for...
by admin | Sep 16, 2015 | AAC, Info for Parents, Language
Dear Maya Did you know that you are famous? Famous means that you are well known by a lot of people. I know about you through your mom, who writes about you on her blog “Uncommon Sense” and the amazing way you are communicating with your talker...
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