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Babies and Allergens: What Parents Need to Know Before Introducing Solids
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Babies and Allergens: What Parents Need to Know Before Introducing Solids

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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Kindergarten Readiness: The Skills That Matter Most Before Day One

Kindergarten Readiness: The Skills That Matter Most Before Day One

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

What to Expect, Age by Age: A Guide to Communication and Feeding Milestones

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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Choosing the Right Pacifier for Your Baby: Parent FAQ

Choosing the Right Pacifier for Your Baby: Parent FAQ

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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What's Typical vs. What's Worth a Conversation: Mealtime Edition

What's Typical vs. What's Worth a Conversation: Mealtime Edition

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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Reading Between the Lines: Why Reading Month is About More Than Just Words
Sarah Foreman

Reading Between the Lines: Why Reading Month is About More Than Just Words

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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What You Need to Know About the TEFA Disability Form
Sarah Foreman

What You Need to Know About the TEFA Disability Form

A step-by-step guide to completing the TEFA Disability Certification Form for Texas families navigating educational options for children with communication needs.

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