Toddler Tips with Speech Therapists

Kerry O'Connor M.A., CCC-SLP & Kayla Parmelee, M.S., CCC-SLP

Twin pediatric speech-language pathologists discuss tips for building communication across your toddlers' everyday routines through short digestible tips.

Episodes

  1. Order Up! Turning Restaurant Outings into Communication Wins

    16 JAN

    Order Up! Turning Restaurant Outings into Communication Wins

    Have you seen the Tik Tok trend called "Restaurant Training?" In these week's episode two pediatric speech-language pathologists talk about this trend of parents trying to avoid ipads at restaurants and how parents can support their child's communication to help restaurant outings go smoothly. In our speech spotlight we discuss "time concepts" and at what developmental ages children understand types of time. Last we finish with our Communication Countdown of our Top Five Toys we would bring to a restaurant! Communication Countdown: 1. Mini Magnetile Set: https://amzn.to/3Idff7Z 2. Travel Wooden Puzzles Set: https://amzn.to/3Khw0zj 3. Drawing Tablet: https://amzn.to/4gtgWuM 4. Puffy Sticker Book: https://amzn.to/41QhEMu 5. Sensory Activity Board: https://amzn.to/461d68D The videos posted on this channel by Cheat Sheet Speech, LLC (“Cheat Sheet”) are for informational and educational purposes only. Cheat Sheet cannot guarantee any results and is not providing any warranty – express or implied – that using the information contained in the video(s) will guarantee any particular result. In addition, viewers of the videos and users of the information contained in those videos assume the risk of use of any of the items or techniques discussed in the videos. These videos are the intellectual property of Cheat Sheet and cannot be copied, distributed or used by you, other than for your own personal informational purposes, without the express, written consent of Cheat Sheet.

    32 min
  2. "My Child Isn't Talking Yet, What Do I Do?": First Steps for Parents to Support Their Child's Language Development

    16 JAN

    "My Child Isn't Talking Yet, What Do I Do?": First Steps for Parents to Support Their Child's Language Development

    Have a child who isn't talking yet? As speech-language pathologists we often get asked "My child isn't talking, what do I do?" In this week's episode we are here to answer that question by providing first steps and educating you on early intervention strategies you can easily implement at home. In our Speech Spotlight we talk about "Parentese" and why how you talk to your child may impact their development and wrap up with our top five language enriching strategies you can use at home! The videos posted on this channel by Cheat Sheet Speech, LLC (“Cheat Sheet”) are for informational and educational purposes only. Cheat Sheet cannot guarantee any results and is not providing any warranty – express or implied – that using the information contained in the video(s) will guarantee any particular result. In addition, viewers of the videos and users of the information contained in those videos assume the risk of use of any of the items or techniques discussed in the videos. These videos are the intellectual property of Cheat Sheet and cannot be copied, distributed or used by you, other than for your own personal informational purposes, without the express, written consent of Cheat Sheet.

    22 min
  3. One Page at a Time: Secrets to Making Storytime Stick

    16 JAN

    One Page at a Time: Secrets to Making Storytime Stick

    This week's podcast is all about READING! Literacy development starts at a young age. In this week's episode we will chat about shared book reading and some tips for implementing it into your daily routine with your little one. Our spotlight targets literacy milestones to help you adapt and adjust to your child's level. We wrap up with our Communication Countdown saying our top five shared book reading strategies! The videos posted on this channel by Cheat Sheet Speech, LLC (“Cheat Sheet”) are for informational and educational purposes only. Cheat Sheet cannot guarantee any results and is not providing any warranty – express or implied – that using the information contained in the video(s) will guarantee any particular result. In addition, viewers of the videos and users of the information contained in those videos assume the risk of use of any of the items or techniques discussed in the videos. These videos are the intellectual property of Cheat Sheet and cannot be copied, distributed or used by you, other than for your own personal informational purposes, without the express, written consent of Cheat Sheet.

    18 min
  4. More Than Sleep: How Bedtime Routines Shape Language and Learning

    16 JAN

    More Than Sleep: How Bedtime Routines Shape Language and Learning

    This week's podcast is all about supporting your child's bedtime routine! In this week's episode we will chat about tips to support your child's bedtime routine to reduce conflict and promote high quality sleep. Our spotlight targets the relationship between sleep, cognition and language development. We wrap up with our Communication Countdown saying our top five shared bedtime routine helpers! The videos posted on this channel by Cheat Sheet Speech, LLC (“Cheat Sheet”) are for informational and educational purposes only. Cheat Sheet cannot guarantee any results and is not providing any warranty – express or implied – that using the information contained in the video(s) will guarantee any particular result. In addition, viewers of the videos and users of the information contained in those videos assume the risk of use of any of the items or techniques discussed in the videos. These videos are the intellectual property of Cheat Sheet and cannot be copied, distributed or used by you, other than for your own personal informational purposes, without the express, written consent of Cheat Sheet.

    29 min
  5. Let's Go Potty: Speech Therapists Give Tips for Potty Training

    16 JAN

    Let's Go Potty: Speech Therapists Give Tips for Potty Training

    This week's podcast is all about potty training! In this week's episode we will chat about tips to support potty training while providing communication opportunities. Our spotlight reflects on a Nationwide article on top potty training tips. We wrap up with our Communication Countdown saying our top five Potty Time Helpers! The videos posted on this channel by Cheat Sheet Speech, LLC (“Cheat Sheet”) are for informational and educational purposes only. Cheat Sheet cannot guarantee any results and is not providing any warranty – express or implied – that using the information contained in the video(s) will guarantee any particular result. In addition, viewers of the videos and users of the information contained in those videos assume the risk of use of any of the items or techniques discussed in the videos. These videos are the intellectual property of Cheat Sheet and cannot be copied, distributed or used by you, other than for your own personal informational purposes, without the express, written consent of Cheat Sheet.

    31 min
  6. Skip "How was your day?"; Try these Engaging Questions with your Toddler Instead

    13 JAN

    Skip "How was your day?"; Try these Engaging Questions with your Toddler Instead

    Twin pediatric speech-language pathologists discuss why the question "How was your day?" is overwhelming to toddlers and what to ask instead to engage your toddler and create a positive communication environment.

    24 min
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Twin pediatric speech-language pathologists discuss tips for building communication across your toddlers' everyday routines through short digestible tips.

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