As a new mom, I'm starting to realize even more so than before how fun (and necessary) it is to find activities to fill a child's day. My baby is only 3.5 months old, so his wake windows are still short, and it's entertaining enough for him to just go for a Brooklyn neighborhood walk or play on his play mat. But, I still find myself looking for activities to take him to (he loves to people watch! :) ) or envisioning what I might take him to in a few months! Here are a few act

Speech & Language Milestones: 12–24 Months The period between 12 and 24 months is one of the most exciting times for communication development and knowing the toddler speech and language milestones for this age can be helpful . Toddlers move from being primarily communicators through sounds and gestures  to using words, phrases, and early sentences to share their thoughts, needs, and ideas. It’s also a time when development can look very different from child to child, and tha

Scavenger hunts are fun and they're a great way to enhance a child's speech and language skills. Whether you’re indoors on a rainy day or exploring your neighborhood, scavenger hunts naturally encourage communication, problem-solving, and social interactions . What makes Scavenger Hunts Language-Enriching 1. They are a natural, play-based way to meaningful support language development During a scavenger hunt, kids are exposed to new words, descriptive language (e.g., colors,

The speech and language skills that develop in the first year are foundational to continued development.