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When we think of children and nutrition, images of broccoli and carrots come to mind. But there's another type of nutrition children need in order to thrive and that’s language nutrition. Learn how you can boost your child's language nutrition in our latest article!

Any S-LPs in the area looking to get trained in Hanen's More Than Words? Coming here June 7-9th!! Super exciting! Click on the link below to sign up for notifications. Contact me with any questions :) http://www.hanen.org//M/2017-Jun-07-St--John-s-NL-(1).aspx

Excellent article on the importance of pre-literacy skills for preschoolers and some helpful tips to building these skills.

Babbling doesn't just sound adorable it is an important stepping stone to first words. Check out this article for tips on how to respond to your baby's babbles.

This could be useful for kids with poor executive function skills or ASD. Or maybe any child . Super cool!

BUILD CHILDREN'S EVERYDAY VOCABULARY Build children's vocabulary by using specific words to name objects and actions, by describing things, by telling them wher...e things are or talking about how we do things. Emphasize unfamiliar words and explain their meaning by relating them to something the children already know. Try pairing a gesture with the explanation to show the word's meaning, and repeat the new word in many different situations. Children with larger vocabularies are better equipped to learn to read and understand the meaning of what they read. For more tips like this one, check out Hanen's 2017 Language & Literacy Calendar! http://www.hanen.org/Special-Pages/2017-Calendar.aspx #HanenTips

The Gruffalo is one of my all time favourite books. If you have it check out this tips to help your child understand the hidden meanings behind the story.

This study supports a common tip I give parents- give meaning to your child's vocalizations and babbles. Respond like they are trying to tell you something.

Trying to figure out how to manage your child's screen time in this tech world? Here are some tips to keep in mind

Language and literacy tip! ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO PREDICT Being able to predict what will happen next is a major part of critical thinking, and it's associated... with good reading comprehension and academic success. Encourage your child to predict by brainstorming different possibilities, weighing the probability of different options and describing the reasons behind his or her prediction. Want more tips? Check out Hanen's 2016 Language and Literacy Calendar! www.hanen.org/2015calendar #HanenTips

Some great suggestions for helping your toddler say those early developing sounds P, B, and M! I love using bubbles to help with early sounds (bubble, pop, more).

A great read for those with little little ones

Joint attention, imitation, and play skills are critical in developing communication skills. Early intervention should focus on these essential skills for children with autism.

"If a child is playing on a device, use it with them- participate and ask questions to make it an interactive activity."

Concerned about your child's communication skills? Check out the communication checklists on my website! www.nlspeechtherapyforkids.com