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Embracing Differences: Why We Must Reject the Idea That “Some Kids Just Can’t Learn”
There's a growing push-back about the long-overdue trend celebrating Autistic individuals. In my opinion, this is stemming from fear, not acceptance.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 143 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
Why Early Intervention Matters: What Every Curious Parent Should Know
Did you know that a child's brain makes more than ONE MILLION new neural connections PER SECOND? Understanding child development helps you know when to be concerned and take action or when to know
NewDayChildCoaching
Apr 113 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
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Child
Are you taking good care of your child AND yourself? Even small things, like hydration, can really help you improve your day.
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 114 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
Lead with Love: Following Your Child's Interests in Play
Leading play with what your child loves to play encourages them to play with you, allows you to enter their world, and helps relationships.
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 104 min read
How Crawling Helps Boost Communication, Feeding, Problem-Solving, and More!
Crawling is so much more than a motor milestone!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 108 min read
Meet Amanda Rae, Occupational Therapist OT! Your Sensory and Vision Expert and Mom of Two Young Daughters!
Meet our own Amanda Rae, OTR and mom of two daughters!
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 103 min read
Meet Amber Michelle! Your Physical Therapist PT, Extraordinaire and Mom of a Fierce Toddler and Infant
Meet our own Amber Michelle, DPT and mom to a newborn and fierce toddler!
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 102 min read
Meet Rachel Lynn, Speech Pathologist SLP! Your fearless guide in all things Communication and Dysphagia
Meet our own Rachel Lynn, SLP Speech Language Pathologist and passionate advocate for young children.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 103 min read
Beyond Milestones: How a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Unlocks Your Child’s Full Potential
Did you know that each milestone is built upon the milestone preceding it? Did you know that each milestone matters in ways you may not know
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 53 min read
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
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