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Would you recognize a speech problem in your child?

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

I remember when my little girl was a bit older than 3, a friend of mine told me how cute it was that my child was talking with a lisp.  I paused, but kept my thoughts to myself.  What was she talking about?  I … Continue reading →

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Learning more than one language in the early years

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Is it okay to speak my home language to my child? One of the most common questions I hear as a public health nurse who works with families of young children is if it’s ok to speak another language to your child.  Parents often worry … Continue reading →

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Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Communication and Language

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

This post is one of a 5-part series about preparing your preschooler  for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. She spoke in sentences at just over a … Continue reading →

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