How do we maximize language opportunities... with or without access to toys?

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As an educator or therapist, empowering parents is the key to supporting families. I see 3 myths stopping professionals from offering caregiver/baby classes

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What are the kinds of things we as educators and therapists can do to support young children and their families? What are the things we can show parents and caregivers that can help them infuse every single interaction with more connection, more opportunities for interaction, more vocabulary, more modeling?

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As an educator or therapist, you know parents need to feel confident they can support and connect with their baby or toddler...

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Creating inclusive community spaces for families can require consideration. Families deserve more so they can build capacity & confidence. #inclusion #inclusivespaces #inclusiveplay #neurodivergence #neurodivergentchild #birthtothree #playbasedlearning #parentcoaching #parenteducation #parentsupport #toddleractivitiesforlearning #inclusiveplayspace #earlyintervention #learnwithless

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How can families support gender identity? How do we create inclusive communities for families who may hold LGBTQ identities? We share basic vocabulary, how language is shifting, some top tips from Mason Aid, an LGBTQ educator, and additional resources for families and educators in the community. #genderidentitysupport #lgbtqsupportiveparents #whatdoesnonbinarymean #lgbtsupport #cisgenderdefinition #allyship #transgenderchildparenting #parentingpodcast #lgbtinclusiveclassroom #learnwithless

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Why is parent coaching important in early intervention? Working with caregivers directly to support their infants & toddlers when providing early intervention services can make a huge difference. Clinicians must partner with parents to help families learn to follow their child's lead. #birthtothree #parentcoaching #parenteducation #parenteducator #pediatricslp #childledlearning #baglesstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #toddlerdevelopmentactivities #learnwithless

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Communication is made up of verbal and nonverbal components: the power of the pause is a technique used to help young children to communicate.

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If you're looking for strategies to help facilitate communication in infants and toddlers, the technique known as "sabotage" is a great place to start.

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How to support bilingualism in early childhood. Want to raise bilingual kids? How growing up bilingual shaped this mother's desire to raise her children in a bilingual environment. #raisingbilingualkids #growingupbilingual #bilingual #bilingualbabies #bilingualkids #bilingualearlychildhood #minoritylanguageathome #learnwithless

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