Today we talk about the Toys! These are great baby and preschool toys for children. Mary and Kim talk through how they use these toys to work on language concepts with children.

Melissa and Doug Smoothie Maker Blender Set
https://amzn.to/3ug5BqU

Playskool Busy Ball Popper
https://amzn.to/3I82N4V

Each Friday Mary and Kim talk about two of their favorite activities that encourage and promote speech and language development.  From books and toys to games and songs, we talk about how we use each one and specific areas they target.  This is a GREAT way to build developmentally appropriate little libraries, game closets, toys bins and more!
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We are affiliates to several of the above products.  Our recommendations are based on personal experience and are items we prefer and use often.  For more information visit Amazon.com Associates Central - Associates Program Operating Agreement

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In this episode, Mary and Kim talk about the importance of the first 1000 days in the life of a child.  What parents and caregivers do to increase conversational turns, which in return increases language development and cognitive growth.  They discuss articles that have come out in the last several months discussing what was lost language wise over the last couple of years in our little ones, and how we can work to close those gaps before the school-age years. 

Articles referenced in Episode:

Covid-Era Babies Are ‘Talking’ Less, Signaling Future Reading Challenges (forbes.com)

COVID-era infants vocalize less and experience fewer conversational turns, says LENA research team - LENA

COVID-era babies are "talking" less, signaling future reading challenges – HotAir

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Today we talk about the Puzzles! Puzzles are a great way to work on early speech, language, and cognitive skill development with children. Listen as we talk about each puzzle and why it is a favorite on our shelves!

Melissa and Doug Farm Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle
https://amzn.to/3OlilnT

Melissa and Doug Farm Sound Puzzle
https://amzn.to/3Htpq3e

My Time of Year (Seasons) Wooden Puzzle
https://amzn.to/3HoHaNt

Each Friday Mary and Kim talk about two of their favorite activities that encourage and promote speech and language development.  From books and toys to games and songs, we talk about how we use each one and specific areas they target.  This is a GREAT way to build developmentally appropriate little libraries, game closets, toys bins and more!

Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com

Follow The Speech Source on Instagram - @thespeechsource

We are affiliates to several of the above products.  Our recommendations are based on personal experience and are items we prefer and use often.  For more information visit Amazon.com Associates Central - Associates Program Operating Agreement

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

Follow Kim and Mary on IG here! - https://www.instagram.com/thespeechsource/
For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/

Top games for preschool and early elementary school children. We love playing these with our own children and our patients!

Today we talk about the games:
Headbanz   https://amzn.to/39vVCXc
Shopping List    https://amzn.to/39iBbgq

Each Friday Mary and Kim talk about two of their favorite activities that encourage and promote speech and language development.  From books and toys to games and songs, we talk about how we use each one and specific areas they target.  This is a GREAT way to build developmentally appropriate little libraries, game closets, toys bins and more!
Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com

Follow The Speech Source on Instagram - @thespeechsource

We are affiliates to several of the above products.  Our recommendations are based on personal experience and are items we prefer and use often.  For more information visit Amazon.com Associates Central - Associates Program Operating Agreement

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

Follow Kim and Mary on IG here! - https://www.instagram.com/thespeechsource/
For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/

Mary and Kim talk about all of the different categories that fall under the speech umbrella (articulation, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic language, feeding and swallowing, voice and fluency).  What is a comprehensive speech evaluation, what do we look for in an evaluation, when to seek out an evaluation....all the questions answered!  Plus, both of our options on the "wait and see" idea when it comes to early intervention.  

Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com 

Follow The Speech Source on instagram - @thespeechsource 

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

Follow Kim and Mary on IG here! - https://www.instagram.com/thespeechsource/
For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/

Mary and Kim talk about all of the natural language opportunities in our community, what our kids have missed out on the last couple of years, and the importance of getting back into some of these environments to help increase early speech and language skills.  Free resources highlighting specific community activities and opportunities can be found on the website!

Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com 

Follow The Speech Source on instagram - @thespeechsource 

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

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For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/

Professional Perspective: Meet Whitney McMullin, M.S., CCC-SLP.  She is a pediatric speech pathologist living in The Woodlands, TX.  She talks with us today about speech therapy in the home environment, parent training, easy and applicable language ideas we can all do, some great book recs and much more.  Plus she is FUN-NY!!!  

Books mentioned in episode:
Oh Crap!  Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki 

15-Minute Parenting 0-7 Years:  Quick and Easy Ways to Connect with Your Child
Joanna Fortune 

Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com 

Follow The Speech Source on instagram - @thespeechsource 

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

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For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/

The most giftable books for the next baby shower or birthday party for a toddler! These are top books we love to read with children and work on language concepts.

Today we talk about the books:
 Baby Nose to Baby Toes      https://amzn.to/3zCtfkW
 Brown Bear, Brown Bear    https://amzn.to/3NIuR0J

Each Friday Mary and Kim talk about two of their favorite activities that encourage and promote speech and language development.  From books and toys to games and songs, we talk about how we use each one and specific areas they target.  This is a GREAT way to build developmentally appropriate little libraries, game closets, toys bins and more!
Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com

Follow The Speech Source on Instagram - @thespeechsource

We are affiliates to several of the above products.  Our recommendations are based on personal experience and are items we prefer and use often.  For more information visit Amazon.com Associates Central - Associates Program Operating Agreement

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

Follow Kim and Mary on IG here! - https://www.instagram.com/thespeechsource/
For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/

In this episode, Mary and Kim talk about what feeding and swallowing therapy is, when to be concerned and seek out an evaluation and what a feeding evaluation looks like.  Mary also gives her top 5 tips to make family mealtime and eating more successful!  You don't want to miss this episode FULL of applicable information.

Prevalence of problematic feeding in young children born prematurely: a meta-analysis - PMC (nih.gov)
Article referenced in episode.

Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com 

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Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

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For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/

Meet Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, two pediatric speech-language pathologists ready to share, connect and collaborate with parents and providers in the community. In today's episode we share a little bit about who we are, why we felt the need for creating this podcast, and how we hope to make a difference in sharing our thoughts and expertise in the areas of speech, language, feeding and play.

 Welcome to The Speech Source Podcast!

 Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com 

Follow The Speech Source on Instagram - @thespeechsource 

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow our podcast! You will be the first to know when new episodes release. We would also love for you to leave a review and rate our show. The Speech Source appreciates your feedback and support! Follow here!

Follow Kim and Mary on IG here! - https://www.instagram.com/thespeechsource/
For more information on speech, language, feeding and play - visit The Speech Source Website - https://www.thespeechsource.com/