What Is It? The Expanding Expression Tool (EET) was created by Sara L. Smith – a speech-language pathologist with a specialty in language processing and multi-sensory approaches to language development. Simply put, EET is a research-based tool to help expand a child’s language. It uses a multi-sensory approach to assist in expanding language from simple general descriptions of objects all …
Most typically developing children are able to jump around the time they are 3 years old. However, every child develops differently, so some may start jumping before or after. Jumping requires a combination of strength, balance and coordination. Most children will meet this milestone on their own when they are ready. Here are 5 fun exercises you can do with …
By the age of 2, most children have begun some form of running, whether it looks more like a fast walk or an uncoordinated shuffle forward. As they get older, their running pattern matures so that by the age of 6, your child should be running with proper form. You can help your child to develop good running form and …
What is torticollis? Torticollis is a shortening of muscles, specifically the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, on one side of an infant’s neck. Torticollis is very common in infants and can be treated or prevented. Torticollis can also accompany plagiocepahly or a flat spot on the head. The tight muscles of the neck can promote lying on one side of the head …
Animal poses/walks are a fun and interactive way to get your child to move, improve gross motor milestones, and work on strengthening, motor planning, flexibility and endurance. Here are some fun animal walks/poses to try with your child: To make it more interactive or to target speech encourage your child to make the animal noises when completing the activity. Flamingo …
Spring is the time of year when adults begin working on their gardens to bring color into their yard. They put their gloves on, grab their shovels and seeds and start digging. This year, why not let your kid join in and let them learn a new skill while enjoying all of the benefits of nature. Horticulture activities have been …
With all of the new technology, it is not uncommon to hear that kids are spending three or more hours per day playing gaming consoles or virtual reality games, and watching tv or videos on their phones. This increase in screen time reduces a child’s physical activity level, muscular strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness level. Therefore, the child is more at …
Your baby will likely take his first steps between 9 months and 16 months of age. While each child reaches this milestone on their own time, there are activities that you can do at home to help them along. Walking requires a combination of skills including balance, trunk control, hip stability, leg strength, confidence and motor planning. It’s no wonder …
“Are we there yet?!” or “How much longer?” are phrases that may sound familiar when traveling or running errands with children. It can be challenging to keep kids occupied on the go, but whether you are traveling by plane, spending time in the car, or just out and about in the community, you may find these activities helpful in keeping …
With winter soon approaching, it’s important to think about how we can, while spending time with our kids, work on increasing their speech and/or language abilities. There are many activities that we can take part in with our kids that can work on these skills all while having so much fun! Wondering what to do this upcoming holiday break, or …
