As parents we worry. It is part of the job description. As humans we compare. Also, part of the job description. But truthfully, when a parent asks me about their 12-month-old and how much they should be concerned about… the speech pathologist in me goes straight to… let’s not worry too much about what your […]
Swings are wonderous things. They always seem to diffuse tensions. If you are lucky to have one at home, they can really get you through the afternoon. They are ageless, my daughter who is a few days from finishing high school loves our swing. It is her happy place. She will go there and just […]
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations with our kids where we know we need to seek some more support, but at times that may not be easy dues to waiting lists, processes or geographical considerations. In these times, I know for me I start to hunt for information. We live in an age where there […]
There is a saying that has really stuck with me a lot lately and it is ‘where attention goes energy flows’ and I love it. Also, the more I get to know myself the more I see how frazzled and fractured my attention can be. I blame my four kids for my poor attention span. […]
I was thinking the other day, as I had sat down to do a 15-minute mediation. My boundaries were in place (or so I thought). And my 12-year-old walked into the room and climbed into my lap. Now at this stage I could have felt mad that I had clearly set up the situation for […]
I would say, when it is intentional! When your toddler is sending a message to you, despite how it sounds or is shared. Often parents say to me that their toddler is not talking at all. When we look closely, we often find they are communicating more than it might seem. In the early stages […]
I think one of the most important gifts we can give our children is self-determination. The ability to make choice and manage their own lives – clearly ages and stages influence how this looks in the day to day of life. As a mum who has older teenagers, I will give you the heads up… […]
When babies are born imitation is present. You see the newborn copying your facial changes. As they get older, they will copy your actions. Then older still your words. Language develops through this skill of imitation. And, with it connection and reciprocal conversation. If you are worried about your toddlers talking. Try copying their actions. […]
Learning a new skill requires repetition. When we are teaching our kids to drive in my state, we have to give them 100 hours of practise before they are able to go for their driving test. Learning to talk is a new skill. A remarkable one really. My favourite one to watch and observe. Repetition […]
I find myself pondering life, love and the Universe a lot lately. In these ponderings I have come to see we try to fit everything into a box (sometimes not consciously – mostly not consciously). Despite the fact that this box looks pretty fun! Boxes (with the exception of play things) make life way more […]
Should I be worried my 12-month-old is not talking?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshAs parents we worry. It is part of the job description. As humans we compare. Also, part of the job description. But truthfully, when a parent asks me about their 12-month-old and how much they should be concerned about… the speech pathologist in me goes straight to… let’s not worry too much about what your […]
Using swings to build language in toddlers
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshSwings are wonderous things. They always seem to diffuse tensions. If you are lucky to have one at home, they can really get you through the afternoon. They are ageless, my daughter who is a few days from finishing high school loves our swing. It is her happy place. She will go there and just […]
How to help a 24 month old toddler who is not using words.
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshSometimes we find ourselves in situations with our kids where we know we need to seek some more support, but at times that may not be easy dues to waiting lists, processes or geographical considerations. In these times, I know for me I start to hunt for information. We live in an age where there […]
Where attention goes, energy flows… how to build attention in your toddler.
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshThere is a saying that has really stuck with me a lot lately and it is ‘where attention goes energy flows’ and I love it. Also, the more I get to know myself the more I see how frazzled and fractured my attention can be. I blame my four kids for my poor attention span. […]
Expectations… they rob us of a lot!
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshI was thinking the other day, as I had sat down to do a 15-minute mediation. My boundaries were in place (or so I thought). And my 12-year-old walked into the room and climbed into my lap. Now at this stage I could have felt mad that I had clearly set up the situation for […]
When is a word… a word?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshI would say, when it is intentional! When your toddler is sending a message to you, despite how it sounds or is shared. Often parents say to me that their toddler is not talking at all. When we look closely, we often find they are communicating more than it might seem. In the early stages […]
First words that give our toddlers personal power
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshI think one of the most important gifts we can give our children is self-determination. The ability to make choice and manage their own lives – clearly ages and stages influence how this looks in the day to day of life. As a mum who has older teenagers, I will give you the heads up… […]
Imitation is one of our most basic social skills
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshWhen babies are born imitation is present. You see the newborn copying your facial changes. As they get older, they will copy your actions. Then older still your words. Language develops through this skill of imitation. And, with it connection and reciprocal conversation. If you are worried about your toddlers talking. Try copying their actions. […]
Repetition is critical to language learning
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshLearning a new skill requires repetition. When we are teaching our kids to drive in my state, we have to give them 100 hours of practise before they are able to go for their driving test. Learning to talk is a new skill. A remarkable one really. My favourite one to watch and observe. Repetition […]
We won’t (and should not try to) fit into a box!
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Bonny MarshI find myself pondering life, love and the Universe a lot lately. In these ponderings I have come to see we try to fit everything into a box (sometimes not consciously – mostly not consciously). Despite the fact that this box looks pretty fun! Boxes (with the exception of play things) make life way more […]