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The Magic of a Choice

How Choices are “Magic” In my article, “Why I Don’t Say Say to Your Toddler,” I discuss why I don’t advocate demanding early talkers say a word. How do you encourage language then? In addition to setting up the environment to create communication opportunities (putting things out of reach, keeping items in containers, etc.) there is another […]

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I'm a speech therapist specializing in early language, but more importantly, I'm a mom of a toddler who has been on her own journey with physical and occupational therapy
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Self-Regulation: If you’ve taken an Intro to Psychology or a Child Development class, you may be familiar with the “Marshmallow Test.” This experiment was first performed in 1960 by Stanford Psychologist Walter Mischel.  Mischel gave preschool children the choice between one marshmallow now or two marshmallows fifteen minutes later. The children were left alone with […]

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I’m Brooke
I'm a speech therapist specializing in early language, but more importantly, I'm a mom of a toddler who has been on her own journey with physical and occupational therapy
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Yes, Please

Movement and Learning More and research shows us the negative effects technology can have on our brains and learning. However, increasing evidence shows us the value in moving and being outside for a healthy body and mind.  Even just 5-10 minutes of outside time has been proven to restore mental energy, reduce stress, improve short-term […]

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I’m Brooke
I'm a speech therapist specializing in early language, but more importantly, I'm a mom of a toddler who has been on her own journey with physical and occupational therapy
TOp categories


Get My Free First 50 Words Checklist 
Yes, Please
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Play and Developing Brains: Walk down any toy aisle and there is no shortage of new and exciting toys.  It’s easy to think the more “bells and whistles” the better. In fact, simple toys such as blocks and baby dolls provide children with everything they need for building important cognitive and language skills. Play and […]

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