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4 Ways to Encourage Talking in Babies
You can make an essential difference in your baby’s early attempts to talk by doing these 4 simple things. 1 Slow down and ‘OWL’ Babies process language much more slowly than adults and need extra time to think, react, and respond. Speech and language experts recommend ‘Owling’—Observing, Waiting, Listening—when your baby is trying to talk.…
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The Best Baby Toys Aren’t Toys At All
Your baby learns by simply being with you, at your level, while you walk around your house and do your thing. They will love exploring simple tasks like turning the lights on and off, opening and closing doors, and “helping” you make coffee or get a glass of water. FOLLOWING ARE SOME TIPS FOR WAYS…
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9-Month Old Language Development
Speech and language specialists talk about two kinds of language: receptive and expressive. Receptive language is the language your baby understands but does not yet speak out loud in intelligible words. Explicit language refers to the sounds and words your baby uses to communicate. Between 9 and 12 months, your baby may begin exhibiting these…
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Creating a YES Space For Your Child
A ‘yes’ space is more than a babyproofed room in your home. Inspired by my life, a yes space is an enclosed area designated specifically for your baby where they can play without scooting away, getting hurt, or being told ‘no.’ The purpose, to give your baby the freedom to explore without interruption. Why you…
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Kids Testing Their Limits During Meal-Time
Between the ages of 9 and 12 months, your baby learns about your expectations for their behaviour by testing limits. Meals are a standard time for this to show up. For example, your baby may play with their food, spit it out, drop it on the ground, or throw their utensils. Your baby isn’t intentionally…
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