Language Difference or Language Disorder?
I’ve always been envious of those who can speak more than one language. As a native, monolingual English speaker, I often wish that learning a second language had been impressed upon me as a child. Feel free to skip this ridiculous...
Building Vocabulary: Categorization
It’s no secret that the human mind is essentially a mini-computer that stores and accesses information nonstop throughout the day. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the information in our mind is stored efficiently. That way, when speaking to somebody,...
How To Understand Your Toddler: Teaching Word Boundaries
If your child seems to be speaking quickly and running his words together then this post will walk you through some things to keep in mind as well as a simple game-changing tip that might help you out! I’ve oftentimes heard from parents, “My child is...
What’s In Your Lexicon?
Perhaps you’ve heard the word tossed out and wondered: What is a lexicon? In essence, a lexicon is an individual’s dictionary. It is all of the words that you know presently. No two lexicons are identical, or at least the odds of that happening are...
Length of a Toddler’s Sentence
Have you ever wondered how long should a toddler’s sentence be? For some parents we can’t get them to stop talking and for others, getting your little one to say anything can be like pulling teeth. If you need a refresher about expressive language before...About the Author
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
