How to promote prelinguistic skills at home with your baby!

Children love creating and coloring, and this enthusiasm for artistic expression is a vital part of their development. Engaging in...

Anticipating a play routine is an exciting developmental milestone that shows your baby is beginning to recognize and predict what happens n

My favorite tummy time toys and books to promote speech and language development.

Read for tips to incorporate speech-language development into tummy time routines!

Books containing large picture scenes are some of my favorite tools for speech-language therapy and for reading with my daughter!

One new concept I am focusing on this time around is how to best ready my 16-month-old for the arrival of a new baby.

Incorporating language modeling into everyday routines is highly beneficial because it provides a natural context for learning, making new

Water tables are a great way to stay cool in the summer months while playing with your child. There are many ways to promote speech and lang

One skill that is an important part of speech-language development is 'requesting'. Requesting involves using language to ask for objects...

With catchy tunes and fun rhythms, music has a unique power to captivate young minds and encourage speech-language development.

Puzzles serve as great tools for modeling language and promoting speech-language development in young children.

I've never met a kid who doesn't love bubbles! As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, bubbles are a highly preferred therapy toy by...

Try incorporating these tips into your reading routine to create a nurturing and language-rich environment that promotes your baby’s..

I like to include her in cooking as much as I safely can. Involving our littles in cooking activities in the kitchen can be highly beneficia

Drawing is a simple, cost friendly way to engage in meaningful play with your child. You can use paper and crayons/markers/pencils, a dry...

Shape sorting toys are a simple activity with multiple opportunities for your child to try on their own. Toys with many pieces are great...

Welcome to SLP Mama! This page is all about providing simple ideas for at-home play with your children to encourage speech and language...