Speech development with kids is a highly anticipated milestone. When infants change from babbling to saying words and stringing ideas together into mini-sentences, they morph from infant to toddler. I had many concerns about my son’s speech development and felt that he was delayed. I tried many different ideas to help with his verbal communication. At age 2, he is now a little chatter box. Check out my story and parenting tips in my latest blog – Speech Development on mamasbookcellar.com/blog

Have you ever considered baby sign language as a communication tool? Sign language with babies and toddlers can be introduced very early and builds a strong communication foundation. I’m sharing a few perspectives and parenting tips on baby sign language in my latest blog. Check it out and share with me how you’ve used baby sign language!

What are tongue and lip ties in infants and how can this impact their ability to latch and receive enough food? As a first time mama, these were not even on my radar until I was 6-weeks postpartum and struggling to feed my son. Thanks to the help of a lactation consultant, we identified my son had both a tongue and lip tie. Knowing that information significantly changed my son’s life and my approach to breastfeeding.

This month’s blog series is on child development for ages 18 months to 2.5 years old. I believe this age range is incredibly interesting, especially learning about their developmental needs, their personality changes, and how they are viewing the world. Join me as I discuss how I’ve supported my child’s development in his gross motor & fine motor skills, imagination & memory, speech & comprehension, his body, empathy, and life & social skills.