I’m a fan of making comments to children rather than asking questions. I call it ‘teaching’ (commenting) rather than ‘testing’ (questioning). By commenting, I mean making statements. It could be …
When Children Ask “Why?” Constantly
View PostWhen Should a Child Stop Sucking a Dummy?
Having trouble figuring out when you should put a stop to your child sucking a dummy? Have a read of this article from Tots to Teens. I nodded my head …
Raising Concerns About Other Children
View PostMums Who Worry
Mums almost apologise to me when they first meet me: ‘maybe I’m just worrying too much, but…’ I hear that phrase very frequently. However, it is usually followed by excellent …
Hoping to Argue
My 9 year old is such a 9 year old at the moment. Sometimes I get frustrated by the arguing and negotiation and wonder what I was like at this …
Screen Time for Children
View PostStarting School
People often say to me they want to work on their child’s speech and language to be ‘ready for school’. As a Mum, I understand the sentiment, but there are …
Assessment is Helpful
While there is variation between children, if your child has a number of sounds they can’t say, it makes a difference to how well they are understood. If you are …