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Toddler

February 17

Are There Books That Can Help Kids With Speech Delay?

Parents recommend books their young kids love reading, too!

Are there books that can help young children develop their language skills? In Smart Parenting Village, a virtual community for Filipino parents, a mommy sought the recommendations of parents for her child with speech delay.Thanks to the power of community, any parent who
Toddler

July 20

8 Things Parents Can Do To Help Your Toddler Talk More

It’s not just as simple as pointing to an object and telling your child what it is.

Children begin to develop language beginning from the baby years and by two years old, the new CDC guidelines says children should be able to say two words together (for example, “More milk”.)With most Filipino children having less personal interactions in the
Preschooler

July 18

Speech In Children: Time To Stop Believing These Myths

Yes, children’s speech development takes time. But it is best to err on the side of caution.

Speech problems in early childhood are common. One in four parents of Australian children are concerned about their 4- to 5-year-old child’s speech but two-thirds of these parents don’t act on their concern. Why? What might stop them from seeking expert advice
Toddler

December 23

How To Check If My Toddler Understands Me

Heto ang simpleng paraan para malaman kung epektibo ba ang mga itinuturo mo sa iyong anak.

Isa sa mga concerns na malimit ilapit sa amin ng mga magulang ay ang kung delayed ba ang speech development ng kanilang anak.Paano mo nga ba malalaman kung late ang anak mo o tama lang ang mga naiintindihan at nasasabi niya ayon
Toddler

September 17

How Functional Communication Helps Toddlers Learn Words Faster

It will help him learn words faster and make him happier.

One of “baby’s firsts” that parents look forward to is their little one saying his or her first word. With each new word that they learn, parents cannot help but be filled with pride and glee.By the time your toddler reaches age
Preschooler

June 25

School Readiness Milestone Checklist: Communication Skills

Just remember kids develop at their own pace.

Editor’s note: Your kids are not likely to go to school physically any time soon because of COVID-19. But it doesn’t mean a school is out of the question. You will find options on homeschooling, blended learning, and distance education on Smart
Toddler

December 22

What To Do If Your Child Has Speech Delay

Paano nga ba nakakatulong ang speech therapy dito?

Walang magulang na gustong maging hadlang sa pag-unlad ng kanyang anak sa kahit anong aspeto—sa pagsasalita man ‘yan, sa paglakad, at iba pa. Kaya naman normal na sa mga nanay na tanungin ang kanilang sarili kung may problema nga ba sa mga
Toddler

December 1

Speech Delay: What Signs To Look For In Children

Knowing what signs to look for can help you determine whether your child needs professional help or not.

While all children grow and develop in similar patterns, each child hits milestones at their own pace. However, if you begin to notice that your child’s progress is off-target for his age, then a little intervention may be needed.“Language is the best
Toddler

July 7

Developmental Delay: Our Journey Through Speech Delays

A mom shares her family's journey through her daughter's delays in speech and language, among others.

The day my daughter first called me “Mommy,” I cried. I mean loud, ugly sobs. She was almost 5 years old at the time, and it had been a long, arduous journey to get that one word.We became suspicious when she was
Toddler

June 24

Developmental Delay in Toddlers and Children

Here is list of professionals you can turn to if you suspect your child has developmental delays.

There are so many books and information about children’s developmental milestones that sometimes it can get overwhelming for parents to ask questions and seek help. While it is absolutely normal for parents to wonder whether their children are experiencing developmental delay, it
Toddler

June 20

Speech Delays: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When My Child Was 18 Months

A mom shares the five things she wish she knew when she found out her child had speech delays.

I still remember the moment I realized that our daughter had a speech delay. I was showing her my Lola’s orchids saying, “Look Rei, flowers! Can you say flowers?” She wasn’t interested and didn’t respond. It dawned on me that she was
Toddler

April 20

Toddler Talking Tips to Help Improve Speech Development

Get your toddler talking with these tips.

Parents these days are more concerned about tracking their toddler’s development and hitting age-appropriate developmental milestones, in particular, speech development.Andrea Jurilla, a certified speech language pathologist and speech therapist, has several practical tips how parents of toddlers, young children, and preschoolers can
Baby

March 15

Baby Talk Benefits to Your Child's Brain Development

Every conversation with your baby is a teaching moment.

Some studies claim that kids learn to expand their vocabulary from their dads, but a mother's voice is still the most soothing sound for your newborn. It's one he recognizes the most because he heard it when he was still in the womb and
Toddler

January 28

What Is a Lisp: When a Child Produces 'th' Instead of 's'

It may sound cute when they're young, but kids may find it problematic as they grow older

If you have a toddler or preschooler, chances are you're familiar with Sid the Sloth, one of the main characters of the animated film Ice Age. Sid is funny, accident-prone, and just adorable in the way he pronounces the "S," which makes
Preschooler

January 22

Speech Pathologist's DIY Activities for Learning at Home

"It is through play that children use and practice the things they learn."

Playtime is the best brain-building gift that we can ever give our children. It develops social, language, motor, and cognitive skills, which are all important for a child’s development. But as most parents will quickly realize, plying your child with many toys isn’t
Real Parenting

January 8

How This Mom Coped With Son's Language Delay

A mom shares her journey to finding acceptance when faced with her child’s developmental delay.

January 18 is a date I will never forget — it was the day we decided to bring our eldest son, Tobi, to a developmental pediatrician to have him assessed. He had been 3 years and 2 months old at that time.Tobi,
Toddler

October 18

Toddler Babbling a Lot May Mean Good Reading Skills

All we can say is encourage your toddler's "kadaldalan" by reading to him out loud!

By the time you give birth, you already know all of the milestones your baby should be hitting (we also hope you keep in mind that children don't always develop in the same pace.) At 12 months, you can't wait to hear
Baby

September 5

Baby Talk Doesn't Help With Language Development: Use Real Words!

Another proof that babies’ brains are the best learning machines.

You might not be aware of it but even in his early stages, your baby is continuously learning. In fact, a recent study said that babies’ brains are the “best learning machines ever created.” You can think of it this way: your
Toddler

August 23

5 Reasons to Ease Up on the Use of Sippy Cup for Your Little One

Did you know sippy cups is not actually an essential tool in child development?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) recommends weaning a baby from the bottle when she is between 12 to 14 months. Developmental pediatrician Dr. Maria Michiko Caruncho Baloca, M.D., suggests starting the transition between 8 to 12 months. You can think of it this
Preschooler

August 7

The Sounds Your Child Should Be Able to Make: An Age-by-Age Guide

Speech sound development is when we make speech sounds using the mouth, lips, and tongue.

It is normal for toddlers to say some sounds the wrong way because some do not develop these speech sounds until he is 4, 5, or 6 years old. You'll hear them replace the letter R with a letter W (saying "wabbit" instead

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