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Playing With Purpose: Stacking Cups
This week, I chose an activity for our younger kids–stacking cups. On average, stacking cups are appropriate for children 6 months and older. They are a great toy to introduce to your baby when he can sit up on the floor. And you can continue to play with the cups as he grows.
Why you should “Wait”
Waiting is an incredibly powerful tool. When you wait, you give your child a chance to either initiate an interaction or respond to something you have said.
Favorite Parent Resources
I have been a speech-language pathologist for almost ten years, and before that, I was a special education teacher. So much of this intentionality during play and familiar routines comes as second nature, but I know that is not the case for many parents and caregivers. This is normal; there is a lot on your plate. Let me ease the challenge by offering my list of favorite parent resources for building speech and language skills in your child.
Playing With Purpose: Magna-tiles
I love magna-tiles because they are designed to hold a child’s interest and attention, build critical developmental skills and promote imaginative play and creativity. All the makings of a great Playing With Purpose activity!
The Development of Play
Play is much more than fun for our children. How does play develop and evolve as kids get older? What does play look like at these different stages?
Playing With Purpose in the Snow
Whether the ground outside is blanketed by the freshly fallen snow or you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, the idea of snow is abundant this time of year so get out and start Playing With Purpose.
All About Equine Therapy
This week I am excited to welcome Kate G. Naylor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Certified Clinician and Equine Professional in Trauma-Focused Equine, Assisted Psychotherapy, as a guest blogger for Tandem Speech Therapy. Kate conducts...
Holiday Gift Guide
*This post was originally published on November 16, 2017* As a pediatric speech therapist, parents often ask me for recommendations on toys and gifts that help expand speech and language development for young children. The upcoming holiday season is a great time to...
Thankful (A Book Preview)
It's been quite a while since my last blog post, but with good reason. If you have not already heard, I published a book! Like my popular blog series, the book is called Playing With Purpose. This book is the perfect resource for fellow SLPs, parents/caregivers,...
Back to School with the Right Foot Forward
*This post was originally published on August 3, 2017* It is the middle of August, and it is hard to believe the kids have gone back to school. The beginning of the year can be a mix of emotions for both you and your child. There is likely some apprehension and...
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Emily Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP is the founder of the Tandem Speech Therapy, a pediatric speech therapy practice serving the south and central Austin areas.
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