Help! I Can’t Understand My Toddler!
Your child has their first words. Hooray! Now comes a new worry: You can't understand your toddler. You're probably wondering, "Okay, what the heck is he saying?" Don't worry. This is completely normal. When Should I Be Able To Understand My Toddler? As a general rule...
3 Ways to Boost Language in a Quarantine Summer
Summer vacation is upon us, but this year looks a little bit different. As camps across the country announce virtual camps or a modified summer, and public pools state that they will not be opened, parents are left to find activities to entertain their children while...
Play Development: You Want Me To Do WHAT?!
These are unprecedented times we are living in. With the global pandemic ever present, many families find themselves at home, together, at all times. This presents challenges in the best-case scenario, but add in a child with a disability and you are doomed—or so you...
4 Ways to Socialize Toddlers During Quarantine
It is so important to socialize toddlers during quarantine. Socialization is critical for toddlers' cognitive and language development. Babies are social creatures. From the time they are born, infants are looking for their caregiver's eyes. Within the first few...
A Parent’s Guide to Early Intervention
You've heard the words early intervention before, but it seems confusing. A pediatrician tells you that they are free services for children aged birth to 3. Your friend from Gymboree tells you that the only way to qualify is to have your child evaluated right before...
Hi, I’m Jocelyn M. Wood, Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist and child development expert.
I’m here to show you how to bring out your child’s unique voice using simple, easy to follow strategies that work for you and your family.
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