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Communication Strategies
Evidence-based communication strategies from a certified Speech-Language Pathologist to support speech, language, and social development in infants, toddlers, and young children. Learn practical tips to boost communication at home, strengthen parent-child connection, and support developmental milestones.
Parenting an Autistic Child: When to Challenge, When to Follow Their Lead
Raising a child is challenging. Adding to the challenging is knowing when to encourage and when to ease back. This article discusses the gentle dance of parenting an Autistic child and some tips you can use to navigate your experience together.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
12 hours ago3 min read
What Are Verbal Routines—And Why Are They So Helpful?
Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jul 73 min read
What Is Chaining? And How Can It Help Your Child Grow?
Does your child have very specific likes? Are their likes so narrow that you don't know how to engage them with other tasks? If so, this article is for you!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jun 233 min read
Teaching Kids (and Ourselves) to Pause Before Reacting
Do you, or your child, tend to react quickly to situations, feeling badly about how you, or they, responded? Check out this fun strategy!
NewDayChildCoaching
Jun 93 min read
From Wheels to Wonder: Expanding Your Child’s Play Into Pretend Play Using What They Love
Is your child only showing basic play skills and you're curious how to expand their skills to pretend play? If so, read on!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jun 54 min read
The Easiest Way to Enjoy Book Time with Your Young Child
Does your child flip through the pages of a book so quickly that you can't even see what's on the page? This post offers you strategies.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jun 21 min read
Singing for Choice: How Wheels on the Bus Encourages Communication
Are you looking for your child to engage more with you while you sing songs with them? Try modifying Wheels on the Bus this way!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
May 262 min read
Singing for Language & Movement: Active Songs to Support Your Child’s Vestibular Needs
Do you have a very active child? Have you tried pairing active singing to help them learn communication skills?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
May 193 min read
Do You Know What Interoception Is?
Do you know about our sense called interoception? It's our own, private sense, that we may, or may not feel likes others do in experiences.
NewDayChildCoaching
May 123 min read
Building Communication Skills Through Age-Appropriate Chores
Did you know that daily chores can help your toddler have a greater sense of pride and accomplishment and strengthen their communication?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 212 min read
Strengthening Sibling Bonds: How to Foster Communication Development Through Play
Do you feel overwhelmed by your children competing for your attention? Try this strategy and see how your world improves!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 142 min read
Teaching Language Through Play: Have Fun While Learning!
Did you know that active play, like tossing games, can be very motivating for children to learn language?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 73 min read
Your Child Understands More Than You Think: Please Be Mindful of Your Words
Yes, all feelings are valid, but have you considered how speaking negatively about your child, in front of your child can hurt them?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 312 min read
Boost Your Toddler’s Language Skills with Peer-to-Peer Interaction
Did you know that typically developing toddlers often thrive in their social-communication skills when they are with each other?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 242 min read
Is Your Child Struggling to Understand or Use Words? Do they struggle with leaving places too? Try This Simple Language Learning Strategy That Even Helps with Transitions!
Do you feel like your child is behind in learning to talk? Does your child struggle to visit new places or leave places they enjoy?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 193 min read
Functional Language: Why Naming What Your Child Needs, Likes, and Wants Matters More Than Pre-Academics (like ABC's and 123's)
Do you feel that that teaching your child numbers, letters and other pre-academic skills are better than teaching functional language?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 133 min read
Early Communication and Mindfulness Strategy All in One!
This is a fundamental strategy for increasing communication skills with your child. It has benefits for you too!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 104 min read
Encouraging Flexible Thinking in Your Child (and Yourself!)
Flexible thinking helps all of us keep our calm and better understand situations around us.
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 104 min read
When You Lose Your Cool: Repairing and Modeling for Your Child
It's easy to lose your cool, literally and figuratively, after all, you're human. The magic is in what you do to repair your relationship.
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 105 min read
Be Brave: Modeling Courage for Your Child
Being brave is not easy, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. Best of all, you're teaching your child early that it is OK to say "no"
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 104 min read
Parenting an Autistic Child: When to Challenge, When to Follow Their Lead
Raising a child is challenging. Adding to the challenging is knowing when to encourage and when to ease back. This article discusses the gentle dance of parenting an Autistic child and some tips you can use to navigate your experience together.
What Are Verbal Routines—And Why Are They So Helpful?
Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.
What Is Chaining? And How Can It Help Your Child Grow?
Does your child have very specific likes? Are their likes so narrow that you don't know how to engage them with other tasks? If so, this article is for you!
Parenting an Autistic Child: When to Challenge, When to Follow Their Lead
Raising a child is challenging. Adding to the challenging is knowing when to encourage and when to ease back. This article discusses the gentle dance of parenting an Autistic child and some tips you can use to navigate your experience together.
What Are Verbal Routines—And Why Are They So Helpful?
Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.
What Is Chaining? And How Can It Help Your Child Grow?
Does your child have very specific likes? Are their likes so narrow that you don't know how to engage them with other tasks? If so, this article is for you!
Parenting an Autistic Child: When to Challenge, When to Follow Their Lead
Raising a child is challenging. Adding to the challenging is knowing when to encourage and when to ease back. This article discusses the gentle dance of parenting an Autistic child and some tips you can use to navigate your experience together.
What Are Verbal Routines—And Why Are They So Helpful?
Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.
What Is Chaining? And How Can It Help Your Child Grow?
Does your child have very specific likes? Are their likes so narrow that you don't know how to engage them with other tasks? If so, this article is for you!
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