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07/22/2025

Wondering how to help your toddler’s language grow?

You don’t need fancy flashcards or hours of prep time.

You need… everyday moments.

💡Driving in the car? Narrate: “Car go” “Drive”

💡 Washing hands? Narrate: “Wash, wash, wash!”

💡 Putting on shoes? Narrate: “Shoe on! Other shoe!”

💡 Opening a snack? Narrate: “Open! Crackers! Yum!”

Your toddler learns by hearing you talk about what’s happening around them—in real time.

That’s speech therapy without adding anything to your already full day. ✨

Simple words. Everyday moments. Real connection.

That’s where language starts. 💛

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07/14/2025

✨ Screen time guilt? Let’s drop it right now. ✨

Summer days are LONG (can I get an amen? 😅) and sometimes a tablet or favorite show is what gets us through lunch, errands, or meltdowns. And guess what?
That doesn’t mean you’re “ruining” your toddler’s language development.

👉 As a speech therapist and a toddler mom, I’m here to say:
Screens can actually HELP language grow—when used the right way.

In my latest blog, I’m sharing:
📱 My favorite screen time swaps
💬 How to turn “watch time” into “talk time”
🤷‍♀️ And why it’s okay when life gets busy

Because it’s not about zero screen time.
It’s about making screen time work for YOU and your little one.

Remember it’s all about connection!

Ready to feel less guilty and more confident?
👉 Head to the blog for my full screen time strategy (link in bio!)

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Wherever you are in the world 🌍✨

SHORS Rehabilitation Services 🌊 | Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL

07/07/2025

Real Life Language Magic on Aisle 3…

If you’ve ever narrated your entire grocery trip to your toddler… you’re doing it RIGHT 🛒

The grocery store isn’t just about checking off your list—it’s a goldmine for real-life language learning.

From bumpy dragon fruit to cold squash and crinkly bags of lettuce, there are endless chances to label, describe, and explore—all while you shop.

Here are 5 easy ways to boost your toddler’s language while pushing that cart:
✔️ Label everything
✔️ Use describing & sensory words
✔️ Ask questions (and wait!)
✔️ Offer choices
✔️ Let curiosity lead the way

You don’t need flashcards.
You don’t need prep.
You just need the moment you’re already in 💛

💬 What’s the weirdest or most wonderful fruit your toddler’s ever picked out?

📌 Save this for your next Target or Trader Joe’s run!

👉 Follow for everyday speech tips from a mom + SLP who’s right there in the messy middle with you 💬👣

07/03/2025

Fireworks aren’t the only thing lighting up this 4th of July… so is your toddler’s brain 💥🧠

The truth is, holidays are packed with natural language opportunities—no prep required.

From labeling flags and colors to modeling big feelings during fireworks, these everyday moments are where the real learning happens.

In this post, I’m sharing 5 easy ways to turn 4th of July chaos into communication gold—whether your toddler is a chatterbox or still finding their first words 🇺🇸✨

💡 No flashcards.
💡 No pressure.
💡 Just connection, play, and a little intentional language modeling.

📌 Save this to pull out during the next big holiday

💬 Tell me below—what word surprised you most this week?

👉 Follow me for more real-life speech tips and toddler talk strategies—straight from an SLP mom who’s in the messy middle with you 💬💛

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07/01/2025

STOP ✋ Before you go into battle at dinner tonight…
Here are 5 ways to sneak in language skills (without adding stress 🍽️)

Whether your toddler is tossing food… refusing to try new things… or giving you that look 👀...

Mealtime can still be a chance for language growth.

✅ Model short phrases
✅ Use visuals
✅ Talk about colors, textures, and tastes
✅ Practice social skills
✅ Keep a predictable routine

It doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfect...
It just needs to be real life... and sprinkled with simple language moments 💬

Want examples + my go-to picky eater tips?
Grab them inside my full blog post (link in bio!)

👉 Double tap if you’ve ever survived a toddler dinner meltdown
👉 Share this with a fellow toddler mom who needs a little mealtime encouragement today ❤️
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06/25/2025

“If you’re THIS CLOSE to hiding that book under the couch… 😅👇”

You know the one.
The book they bring you 7 times a day.
The one you could recite in your sleep.

But here’s the good news (and the SLP-mom reminder I tell myself too 👏):
👉 Repetition = language building
👉 Every time they hear it, their little brain is making connections
👉 Vocabulary, comprehension, memory... all growing with every “again, Mama!”

So the next time they hand it to you (again 😩)…
Take a deep breath… add a silly voice… and know you’re doing something GREAT for their communication skills 💬✨

💬 Tell me below… what’s the book your toddler is obsessed with right now? (Bonus points if you’ve “accidentally misplaced” it before 😂)
📌 Save this post for the next time you’re tempted to skip story time 😉

Double tap if this feels familiar 🫶

Drop a 💬 below if you’ve asked yourself this before…

Share this with a fellow toddler mom who needs it 🗣️

Save this for when you’re having one of those days 💙

06/23/2025

🗣️ Are you under counting your toddlers words?

Save this check list of what counts

✅ Animal sounds
✅ Sound effects
✅ Meaningful gestures
✅ Consistent Signs
✅ True words
✅ Word Approximations

🧠 Language is more than just spoken words—it’s about communication! Celebrate all forms of progress!

📩 Not sure how many words your toddler has? Book a free consult and I’ll walk you through it.

💬 Comment “FREE” and I’ll send you this check list to reference

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06/22/2025

🏖️ Boost language while staying cool

1️⃣ Model phrases 1-2 words more than your child uses
2️⃣ Use fun sound effects
3️⃣ Narrate all of their actions
4️⃣ Play simple following directions games
5️⃣ Remember to use all the senses when describing and narrating

🧠 These strategies make play time context rich and more interesting— perfect for little ones learning to talk.

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06/19/2025

💬 Need ideas for how to narrate everyday toddler moments?

Here are a couple summer scenarios and what you can say…

1️⃣ “You are splashing in the water” “Ready. Set. Splash!”

2️⃣ “Go down the slide.” “Slide fast” “You are sliding down.”

3️⃣ “Drive your car.” “You are driving.” “Driving up the hill.”

4️⃣ “Raspberries are delicious.” “You put the raspberries on your fingers.”

5️⃣ “Let’s read!” “We are reading.” “Read the book” “Turn the page.”

🌟Narration helps build word associations and comprehension…and it makes summer routines more fun! Get creative!

Save this for your daily language boosts and tag me in your summer fun videos! 💙😃

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10/03/2024

Splish Splash its time for a bath…🛁

Bath time is an amazing time for introducing new language routines. There are so many language opportunities during this everyday activity. 🫧

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