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Ask the Expert: What Are Oral Ties? Causes, Symptoms & Developmental Impact — Part 1

Oral ties may be small, but they can have a big impact on your child’s feeding, speech, and development. Kicking off our Ask the Expert series with Dr. Jackie and Dr. Katie of Tied, this post explains how to spot the signs of oral ties, why early diagnosis is crucial, and what to look for if your baby is having trouble latching, sleeping, or reaching key developmental milestones.

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New Halloween Reads: 2025

Get in the spooky spirit with a list of newly released Halloween children’s books. The perfect way to add a little extra magic to story time this season!

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Mouth Breathing Matters More Than You Think: Part 2

Mouth breathing might seem harmless, but it can signal deeper issues affecting your child’s development. In part 2 of this series, we explore what causes mouth breathing and simple steps you can take to support your child’s airway health.

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Mouth Breathing Matters More Than You Think: Part 1

Is your child snoring, mouth breathing, or struggling with speech and feeding? This blog breaks down how airway health impacts everything from sleep and behavior to facial development and communication—and what you can do to support your child’s healthy growth.

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Choosing the Right Books for Early Speech and Language Development

Reading with young children isn't just a bonding activity—it’s a powerful way to support early speech and language development through intentional book choices. By using these tips on key features that support language growth, parents can help boost vocabulary, participation, and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.

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How Many Words Should My Child Have?

As parents and caregivers, one of the most exciting parts of watching your child grow is seeing their communication skills start to take shape. We’re

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Springy Flowers

Spring is in full bloom, and what better way to welcome the season than with a hands-on flower craft that supports speech and language

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Pom Pom Rainbow

Top of the mornin’ to ya! This time of year, we’re seeing rainbows everywhere! Rainbows are part of many cultures’ myths and legends. According to

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Easter Basket Ideas

Easter is around the corner! Looking for some speech-therapist approved items for your little ones’ basket? We’ve got you covered!  0-6 months

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Will You Be Our Valen-Slime?

Roses are red, violets are blue. Speech therapy is sweet, and so are you! This week, we’re celebrating love all week long in our speech therapy sessions.

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Paper-Tearing Snowman Craft

The weather outside is… frightful!  We’ve enjoyed lots of snow (and snow days!) this past month and have admired many snowmen created within our

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What counts as a word?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start tackling gift shopping. With endless gift guides,

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5 Tips for Toy Shopping

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start tackling gift shopping. With endless gift guides,

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Hap-pie Thanksgiving!

During this season of thanks, we are encouraged to reflect on all that we are grateful for and impart this feeling to our littles, too! While these next few weeks

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Pumpkin-Themed Books

While we’re admiring the beautiful decorative lights, delicious holiday recipes, and gift guides galore… it’s still pumpkin season! Savor the last few

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Ghost Pom Pom Poppers!

Where do baby ghosts go during the day?  Day-scare!   Looking for a simple craft to celebrate Halloween? We’ve got you covered! We’ve

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The Importance of Play Part 2

Welcome back to The Importance of Play: Part 2! Be sure to check out The Importance of Play: Part 1, to learn the benefits of play and general signs of

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The Importance of Play

Play is a critical component in early childhood, as it encourages speech, language, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Children

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