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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 9, 20253 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 5, 20254 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 2, 20252 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 26, 20253 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 19, 20253 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 12, 20253 min read


Does Everything Have to Be a Struggle with My Toddler?
Do you feel like everyday is a struggle or battle of wills between you and your toddler? Read some tips that may change your day around!

Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 28, 20254 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 21, 20253 min read


Autism Strengths: Are Autistic Individuals Our Reality’s Superheroes?
What if we reimagined what it is to be a superhero and recognized we have them amongst us right now?

Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 16, 20254 min read


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 14, 20254 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 14, 20252 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 11, 20253 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 7, 20253 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 31, 20252 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 24, 20252 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 13, 20253 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 11, 20254 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 10, 20254 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 10, 20255 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 10, 20255 min read
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