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When Do Babies Start Talking? First Words Timeline & Concerns (SLP Guide)
When do babies start talking? Learn the speech development timeline from 0-24 months, what's normal vs. delayed, and when to seek help from a pediatric speech therapist.

Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jan 511 min read


Toddler Transitions and Meltdowns: Simple Language Strategy That Helps (From a Speech Therapist)
Does your toddler melt down during transitions? Learn a simple First-Then language strategy from pediatric therapists that reduces tantrums and builds vocabulary.
NewDayChildCoaching
Jan 19 min read


Turning Practice Into Family Fun : Sit-to-Stand: A PT, OT & SLP Collaboration
Our goal was to build an activity that keeps motivation high while helping a child strengthen motor skills, practice communication, and connect socially with their family.
NewDayChildCoaching
Nov 10, 20253 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.

Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jul 14, 20253 min read


What Are Verbal Routines? How Can They Help My Child Communicate?
Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.

Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jul 7, 20253 min read


How to Gently Expand Your Child’s Play or Food Preferences Using “Chaining”
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 23, 20253 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 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


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, 20252 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 19, 20253 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 10, 20253 min read
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