The latest babble about parenting and development—all in one place.
There are lots of myths about twins and speech development—but most aren’t actually grounded in science. In this article, we’ll take a look at the latest research for twins born after 30 weeks gestational age and separate fact from fiction.
Read MoreA major focus of many families’ memories is when their children said their first words and the excitement of what those words were (Mama? Dada? Cookie?). The lesser talked about phenomenon in our children’s development is babbling; the incredible process that made those first words come to be!
Read MoreStudies show that parent coaching is a major difference-maker in children’s outcomes—and parents who participate use more language models than parents who don’t get coaching.
Read MoreResearch shows that attending speech therapy virtually is as effective as attending in person. We connected with 57 professionals and 108 parents to learn more about their experiences—and how virtual stacks up against in-person therapy.
Read MoreBetween doctors’ appointments, assessments, waitlists and therapy sessions, your own needs as a parent are often an afterthought. Looking back, I wish someone had asked how I was doing while I was navigating this myself because deep down, I was numbing all of my emotions to make space for my son.
Read MoreThe holiday season brings extra opportunities to promote your child’s language development, no matter what holidays your family may celebrate. In fact, many families report that their child starts saying new words this time of year! Here are some fun ways to practice speech and language skills during your holiday traditions.
Read MoreVirtual speech therapy sessions are a valuable time for you to ask questions and learn individualized strategies to help your child’s communication skills grow. How can you set up for your session to ensure that you make the greatest use out of your time?
Read MoreVirtual speech therapy has been on the rise since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it was once necessary during lockdowns, lots of parents discovered that digital therapy had surprising benefits. Learn why your family may benefit from the unique format of virtual services below.
Read MoreThere are lots of things that we thought we had to be in person for: doctor appointments, job interviews, even weddings. Technology has made it possible for us to do these things digitally. Speech therapy is one of those things that can now take place over the screen. But is it as effective as in-person therapy?
Read MoreIf you think or know your child has delays with language and social skills, it can feel especially difficult to get ready for a big transition like Kindergarten—or even something as simple as an activity drop-off.
Read MoreThe revised CDC milestones have created quite a stir in the speech-language community. We explain what that means for you and your children.
Read MoreI’m thrilled that Babbly has raised $2.5M USD in seed round funding—and for me, the moment is even more meaningful because it’s personal.
Read MoreAs the number of bilingual families increases, many parents wonder how exposure to multiple languages can affect the crucial first months of development. Taking a closer look at the magic of the bilingual baby brain will help parents feel more prepared to choose the best approach for their families.
Read MoreHear from Eden Pollock, a Kindergarten teacher who wants every parent to know about the best way to prepare their child for kindergarten. Check out the interview.
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