by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
Ear infections are one of the most common ailments of young children. Unfortunately, babies (birth to two years old) are anatomically at a disadvantage for recurring infections. This is due to their flat eustachian tubes. According to the American...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
The holiday season is here! It is a busy time for everyone, filled with holiday gatherings, visits from family and friends, and shopping–but it is also the perfect time for you to maximize your child’s language skills. Here are 3 quick and easy brain...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
September is an exciting time for teachers and children. Although summer vacation is nice, the new school year brings new students, goals, and challenges. Below are some tips to get back into routine the right way. 1. Set a firm bed-time I have read...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
A few months ago, I was engaged in a conversation with some parents about pacifier usage. I don’t have kids, so usually I receive a response such as “I am sure your feelings will be different once you have a child of your own”. There is a...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
I recently signed up to do a Walk-a-Thon to raise awareness for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, a motor speech disorder that has been on the rise as of late. What does it mean to have a child with apraxia of speech and what types of resources are available to you?...
