Milestones Matter Blog
Tips, insights, and stories to support your family's communication journey.
If dinnertime with your little one feels like a daily standoff, you're in very good company. Most picky eating is a normal stage of childhood, but sometimes it's a sign your child needs extra support. Here's how to tell the difference, plus gentle strategies to try first.
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If you're staring down a jar of peanut butter wondering whether you're ready to introduce it to your baby, you're not alone. Food allergies affect up to 6% of people in the United States, and while they can develop at any age, babies and young children are more likely to be affected. The good news is that current guidance gives parents a clear, research-backed path forward, and it looks different than it did a generation ago.
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When parents think about getting a child ready for kindergarten, the mind often jumps to letters, numbers, and worksheets. But the skills that carry a child through those first weeks of school are quieter than that. They show up in conversations, playdates, and everyday routines long before a backpack ever gets packed. As speech-language pathologists, we spend a lot of time with families who are surprised to learn that language, social, and communication skills are some of the strongest predictors of a smooth kindergarten transition.
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What to Expect, Age by Age: A Guide to Communication and Feeding Milestones Every parent has had the same 2am thought: is this normal? Should my one-year-old be saying more words by now? Should my toddler be chewing this well already? Here's a simple reference to keep on hand, so you know roughly what to expect between birth and age 5, and when it might be worth a second opinion...
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Which pacifier should my baby use? Are they all created equal? Will it make my baby tired? These are some of the questions we hear most from parents, and the answers matter more than you might think. Pacifiers vary quite a bit, and the right choice often depends on your baby's age, feeding abilities, and personal preference.
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Food jags, texture struggles, picky phases — most mealtime worries are a normal part of growing up. Here's how to tell the difference from signs worth a conversation.
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Discover the "Picture Walk" — a simple yet powerful technique for building authentic communication through books, without the pressure of reading the words.
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