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03/16/2026

Sometimes it feels like communication only counts once words appear.
But connection often shows up much earlier 💬

Before children talk, they communicate through looks, gestures, sounds, and shared moments. A glance to check if you are watching. A sound to get your attention. Bringing you a toy to share. These moments matter.

Seeing communication this way can feel reassuring. Progress does not always start with new words. It often begins with feeling understood and successful in an interaction. Those small exchanges are where language grows.

If you have noticed quiet signs of connection at home, you are already seeing communication in action 🤍

Our latest newsletter explores this idea in more depth, if you feel like reading a little more.

Parfois, on a l’impression que la communication ne compte que lorsque les mots arrivent.
Pourtant, la connexion commence bien avant 💬

Avant de parler, les enfants communiquent par le regard, les gestes, les sons et les moments partagés. Un regard pour vérifier votre présence. Un son pour attirer l’attention. Un objet apporté pour montrer. Ces échanges sont importants.

Voir la communication ainsi peut être très rassurant. Les progrès ne commencent pas toujours par de nouveaux mots. Ils débutent souvent lorsque l’enfant se sent compris et compétent dans l’interaction. C’est dans ces petits moments que le langage prend racine.

Si vous observez déjà ces signes à la maison, la communication est bien là 🤍

Notre bulletin de la semaine approfondit cette réflexion, si le sujet vous intéresse.

03/13/2026

Ever wonder where your tongue should rest when you're not speaking?
It is a surprisingly important question. A poorly positioned tongue at rest can silently contribute to a range of issues: unclear speech, swallowing difficulties, shifting teeth, breathing challenges, and even sleep problems. For many children and adults alike, this is one of the root causes that speech therapists look to address first.
Proper oral posture is fundamental. Your lips should be gently closed. Your teeth should not be clenched. Most importantly, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵.

According to the American Journal of Orthodontics, proper tongue posture can impact facial growth and dental arch development in children. It is also closely tied to how speech sounds are formed. That is why early detection and correction can prevent future complications.

At VoxLingue, we address these foundational elements so that children can thrive in both their communication and development.

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Avez-vous déjà réfléchi à la position de votre langue lorsque vous ne parlez pas?

Ce détail, souvent négligé, peut avoir un impact énorme. Une mauvaise posture de la langue peut provoquer des troubles de l’élocution, des difficultés à avaler, des déplacements dentaires, des problèmes respiratoires, et même affecter le sommeil. C’est souvent l’un des premiers éléments que nous observons lors d’une évaluation en orthophonie.

L’idéal? Les lèvres doivent être fermées doucement. Les dents ne doivent pas être serrées. Et surtout, 𝗹𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗶𝘀, 𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶è𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲́𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

Cela joue un rôle crucial dans l’articulation, le développement dentaire et la respiration. Une bonne posture buccale, apprise dès le plus jeune âge, permet d’éviter plusieurs complications à long terme.

Chez VoxLingue, nous aidons les familles à poser ces bases essentielles pour un développement harmonieux du langage et de la santé orale.

03/12/2026

Une étude sur le langage menée au CHU Sainte-Justine recrute des participants âgés de 3 à 5 ans ! Consultez le pamphlet pour plus d’informations.

Votre participation dans des études de recherche permet aux professionnels comme nous de mieux accompagner les familles grâce à des données à jour.

03/12/2026

A research study on language at CHU Ste-Justine is recruiting participants ages 3-5 years old! Check for more information.

Your participation in research studies helps professionals like us to better support families in the future given up to date information.

03/11/2026

🧩 Stop Naming Colors. Start Building Vocabulary.
You have probably seen this toy in your home or classroom — the classic shape sorter. Most adults focus on naming the shape or the color. Red. Square. Heart. But if we want to build rich early language, we need to go beyond that. With a simple box and blocks, we can teach so many conceptual words. Words like in and out. Push and pull. Dump and pour. Help. Yes. No. Top on. Fits. Try again. These action-based and relational words build strong foundations for real-life communication. We are not just teaching names. We are teaching how to describe, how to request, how to problem solve. And the best part is that your child is learning through play. So grab that shape sorter and explore all the ways you can model powerful everyday language.
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03/09/2026

🍪 Language Development Through Pretend Play
Toys can do so much more than just fit shapes into holes. When we encourage kids to use their imagination, we open the door to powerful language growth. In this activity, we turn a basic shape sorter into a bakery. Suddenly, those shapes are cookies and cakes. The container becomes an oven. We mix. We wait. We bake. We blow on hot cookies and pretend to eat them. This kind of pretend play builds storytelling, sequencing, vocabulary, and emotional connection. It also gives children the opportunity to practice verbs, descriptive words, and concepts like hot and cold. Play like this is essential for preschool and early elementary development because it connects language with real-world thinking. Try this next time your child picks up a toy. Don’t just ask what it is. Ask what it could become. You’ll be amazed at the stories they create.
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03/06/2026

📚 Read Less. Talk More.
When you open a picture book with your toddler, do you feel like you need to read every word on the page? The truth is, you do not. Especially with children under three, the best kind of reading is the kind that feels like a conversation. You do not need to focus on the words. You can just look at the pictures and describe what you see. Talk about what the giraffe is doing. Point to the sun setting. Make animal sounds. Say things like the monkey is laughing or the lion is dancing. Let your child see how language connects to images. This builds vocabulary, imagination, turn taking, and confidence. It also helps your child eventually learn to tell the story themselves. Storytelling is not about memorizing lines. It is about understanding what is happening and being able to talk about it. That is what builds lifelong communication skills. So next time you read a book, try skipping the words and just talk with your child about what you see. You will be doing something incredibly powerful for their language development.
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03/04/2026

🎓 Why play is one of the most effective tools in language assessment

In pediatric speech therapy, one of the most valuable strategies for evaluating a child’s language ability is the use of structured play. Windup toys are an incredible tool because they naturally engage children and provide insight into how they process and express action-based language. By observing how a child responds to prompts like “What will the cow do?” we can assess their understanding of verbs, syntax, and narrative language without relying on formal testing.

Play allows children to demonstrate both expressive and receptive language skills in real time. We see how they interpret movement, how they predict outcomes, and whether they can expand single words into complete sentences. Even when the toy stops working, it introduces problem-solving and conversational repair — key components of functional communication.

For clinicians, this kind of interaction goes beyond vocabulary. It reveals cognitive flexibility, attention, and the ability to connect ideas within context. Incorporating dynamic play into your sessions creates a more holistic view of a child’s language development and helps them stay engaged throughout assessment or intervention.

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03/02/2026

❤️ When words get stuck, it can make parents worry.
You are watching your toddler learn new words every day. They start to tell stories, sing, and describe the world around them. Then suddenly, they pause or repeat a word, and your heart skips. You wonder if this could be stuttering. The truth is, what feels alarming to a parent often signals something very positive: growth.
When children go through a big language leap, their thoughts race faster than their ability to coordinate speech. Their brains are overflowing with ideas, but their mouths are still catching up. Those little pauses and repetitions that sound like stuttering are often a natural part of that learning process.

As a speech therapist, I remind parents that early disfluency is common and temporary for many children. Most will outgrow it without intervention. What matters most is how we respond. Slow your own speech so your child can mirror your rhythm. Wait patiently when they speak and let them finish without rushing. And unless they bring it up, do not mention it. Treat their speech as completely normal.

Children learn fluency through calm, connection, and confidence. When we stay patient and reassuring, they feel safe to express themselves. The goal is not perfect sentences, but a child who feels proud to speak and excited to share their thoughts.

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02/27/2026

🌈 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐲

Not long ago, a parent came to one of our sessions feeling unsure about how to help her toddler start talking. She said, “He loves to play, but he does not use many words.” On the table sat a single ball tower. It looked simple, but that toy became the bridge between play and language.

We started by modeling single words together. Ball. Go. Down. Each word matched an action the child could see and repeat. The parent joined in, repeating the same words slowly and with excitement. The little boy began to mimic the sound, and within minutes, he was proudly saying ball down. The joy on his face said everything.

As the sessions continued, we built from single words to short phrases, and then to sentences like the red ball goes down. With every repetition, his vocabulary grew, his confidence grew, and communication became something joyful instead of something frustrating.

What made the difference was not the toy itself. It was how it was used — the modeling, the shared attention, and the emotional connection between parent and child.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝.

Parents sometimes believe they need special tools to help their child talk, but often what matters most is slowing down, describing actions, and playing with purpose. The most powerful language learning happens in ordinary moments filled with laughter and attention.

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02/25/2026

📖 Storytime Is More Than Just Reading
You do not need a perfect book or the perfect words to have a powerful moment with your child. Whether you are reading a board book with a toddler or a story with your preschooler, you can always adapt your approach. For kids under three, just talk about the pictures. Point out what you see and describe it in your own words. For older children, read the story but go deeper. Focus on the emotions. Ask questions like why do you think the giraffe feels sad or what would you do if someone laughed at you. These small questions open the door to big conversations. Books are not just about vocabulary. They are tools for connection. They help children express feelings, learn empathy, and build emotional intelligence. The next time you sit down with a book, remember that you are not just reading. You are building your child’s voice, their confidence, and their ability to understand the world.
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02/23/2026

Sometimes progress feels invisible.
Especially when you are waiting for words 💭

In speech therapy, we often see communication growing quietly before it becomes obvious. A child may stay longer in an interaction, look back to check if you are there, or bring you into what they are doing. These moments of connection are meaningful communication, even when no words are spoken yet. They show curiosity, intent, and a growing understanding that sharing with another person matters.

Noticing these changes can ease pressure. Language does not always begin with clearer speech. It often starts with feeling safe, engaged, and successful in small exchanges. Those foundations support everything that comes next.

If this perspective brings you a sense of relief, you are not alone 🤍
Our latest newsletter explores this idea further if you would like to keep reading.

Parfois, les progrès passent inaperçus.
Surtout lorsqu’on attend des mots 💭

En orthophonie, on observe souvent une évolution discrète avant l’apparition du langage parlé. Un enfant peut rester plus longtemps dans l’échange, vérifier votre regard ou vous inviter dans son jeu. Ces moments de connexion sont déjà de la communication, même sans paroles. Ils montrent l’intention, l’intérêt et le désir de partager.

Reconnaître ces signes peut réduire beaucoup de pression. Le langage ne commence pas toujours par des mots plus clairs. Il naît souvent d’un sentiment de sécurité, d’engagement et de réussite dans l’interaction. Ces bases soutiennent tout le reste.

Si ce regard vous apaise, sachez que vous n’êtes pas seul 🤍
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