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My Child Speaks in Single Words…Now What?

My Child Speaks in Single Words…Now What?

by tara.dogero | Nov 23, 2020 | Expressive Language

As a parent, you probably waited on pins and needles for your child to say his or her first word! Then one day, ta-da! Out came his first word, “cheese” (our oldest) and “go” (our youngest). And, let me tell you, our oldest loves his cheese,...
My Child Isn’t Talking, What Should I Do?

My Child Isn’t Talking, What Should I Do?

by tara.dogero | Nov 16, 2020 | Expressive Language

As parents, we carry the stresses and burdens of our children. We constantly fret and ask ourselves questions about whether or not our children are developing on par with peers. So, before we dive into this post, I’d like you to take a deep breath with me and...
5 Ways to Read with your Tot

5 Ways to Read with your Tot

by tara.dogero | Nov 9, 2020 | Expressive Language, Receptive Language

If you have been following my blog and posts, then you will know that I am a HUGE proponent of reading and early literacy! In fact, one of my absolute favorite ways to pass my time with my children is to read to them. Reading to children from a young age offers...
Autumn Matching Packet

Autumn Matching Packet

by tara.dogero | Oct 26, 2020 | Expressive Language, Expressive Language, Materials, Materials, Receptive Language, Receptive Language

Inspired by my previous post about matching and language development, I created an autumn- and Halloween-themed packet of materials that targets matching. It is recommended for Preschool kiddos and is available for purchase HERE. Let’s Water the Sponge! Here is...
Matching and Language Development

Matching and Language Development

by tara.dogero | Oct 19, 2020 | Expressive Language, Receptive Language

This month, like clockwork, our High Five Highlights magazine came in the mail for our three-year-old. He absolutely loves getting these magazines in the mail and sitting down with me to look them over. There are so many great features, but one of his absolute...
Let’s Talk About Pretend Play

Let’s Talk About Pretend Play

by tara.dogero | Oct 12, 2020 | Expressive Language, Pragmatic Skills, Receptive Language

There are many times that as a parent I find myself wanting to teach my children the “right way” or expose my children to the “right toys.” I think that it is only natural that as parents we want the best of the best for our children. Sometimes...
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Tara Dogero, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist turned stay-at-home-mom to two young boys.  She is passionate about empowering parents and educators to have the tools to teach children language skills.  Read more about Tara

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