Communication Cabin

12/28/2022

I AM...one of our favorites and always a great reminder because they're small for such a short time ❤️

12/12/2022

Love this post by .slp

12/06/2022

09/25/2022

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My favorite tips for parents of late talkers and AAC users! Model language for your child by being their Morgan Freeman 🐧

09/20/2022

Charlotte Mason Mama

09/10/2022

So interesting to see this graphic depicting where sounds are produced within the mouth!

https://i.redd.it/pp57f5gfdow61.jpg

09/01/2022

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08/24/2022

This is why early intervention is so important!

Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.

08/21/2022

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07/20/2022

Helpful tips!

Thanks to Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs

06/25/2022

FINGERPRINT ALPHABET

https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/fingerprint-alphabet-art/

06/09/2022

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05/29/2022

8 Things Your Child Needs to Hear From You ❤️

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/encouraging-words

05/14/2022

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Yes!!! 👏🏼👏🏼

04/28/2022

🥛 Got a kiddo who seems to survive on mostly milk?

🥛Got a little munch bug who likes to guzzle, then run & play, leaving the rest of the food untouched? Milk can provide essential nutrients for kids, but when kids just guzzle & go, it doesn’t leave opportunities to explore new foods & become an adventurous
eater.

🥛Milk can cause a sudden decrease in appetite & desire for new foods, because…
It’s filling. I challenge you to drink a mere 8 ounces of milk in the span of a few minutes. That’s less
volume than a typical tall latte & your stomach has a greater capacity for more. Yet, you’ll feel pretty
full, almost immediately. Same for kids – they go from hungry to satisfied in a matter of minutes.

🥛💩Milk can be constipating if kids are drinking a lot. Constipation shuts down appetite, especially for new
foods.

😳Too much milk can also impact iron absorption.

🤦🏼‍♀️What to do? If your child can self-regulate milk & sips on it while eating the other food, then no worries! But if they are too dependent on milk to fill little bellies, then serve low-fat milk in a small
straw cup with a thin straw, so it’s not as easy to guzzle. When it’s gone, there’s still water & water can be refilled. Parent mindfully & compassionately: “You do love milk! We will have some more with dinner.”

🥛What about snacks? Limiting milk to mealtimes helps kids focus on trying a variety of snacks. But, if you need a quick boost of energy, a small carton of milk with a straw is a terrific snack on the go.

👉🏼Remember, snacks are small with no seconds. A few cookies or some nut butter & safely-sliced pieces of apple are all delicious editions if milk is going to be the primary source of energy at snack time.

👉🏼🥛The AAP recommends just 16 to 20 oz of milk for kids ages 2 to 5. Other dairy foods or dairy substitutes can be fine alternatives. It’s pretty simple: Lots of water, a bit of milk/milk substitute & plenty of variety of other foods. That’s it!

🍼Got a toddler stuck on milk in their bottle? Take my Bye-Bye Bottles video course👉🏼🍼 https://mymunchbug.com/courses/bye-bye-bottles/

03/25/2022

Yes!

Let’s talk about functionality…This looks different for everyone, but these are my top words to work on first! 🗣❤️

Often parents/caregivers think they have to drill colors, numbers and all the skills highlighted in common toys or books. Let’s squash that and reinforce functional language.

What are some first words that you work on with minimally verbal children?

03/15/2022

6 Stages of Play

https://speechtea.com/

03/04/2022

Great ideas!

One of my all time favorites by Speech and Language at Home!

02/08/2022

Time goes by so fast! ⏳

I AM...always a great reminder because they're small for such a short time ❤️

01/23/2022

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original source: http://www.sydmocreativeco.com

01/20/2022

These products can make us feel that babies are working on these skills by "standing" in an activity center or "sitting" in a floor seat, however, containers actually prevent little ones from sitting or standing in correct alignment and can result in an inability to activate important muscles. Equipment can hinder the development of skills and place inappropriate stress on developing bones and joints - placing the child at risk for other injuries.🌱

01/16/2022

I often refer babies that are pre/post frenectomy for craniosacral therapy. I have seen amazing results when done in conjunction with the myofunctional therapy and myofascial release that I provide at my office.

Give your patients more ways to stay informed with our FREE educational resource tools provided on our website to help build your practice!

Download, print and share our Upledger CranioSacral Therapy Definition Poster.
http://ow.ly/mFbJ50HtAt5

01/16/2022

Did you know Commication Cabin is on Pinterest? Follow at: https://www.pinterest.com/comcabin/

Communication Cabin | Communication Cabin is located in Marinette, Wisconsin. I specialize in orofacial myofunctional disorders (improper resting positions of lip, jaw, or tongue during rest, swallowing or speech, and thumb/finger sucking), pre/post frenectomy care, apraxia, articulation and phonolo...

01/12/2022

👌🏼The squish test is a required test! Always give a piece of every food a squish between your thumb and forefinger & ask yourself:

🤔Can baby break this down completely with their gums?
🤔How likely is this to lodge in my baby’s airway if they lose control of this food?

🍇It’s true for some foods for our older toddlers to age four too! Firm round foods like grapes, tomatoes, chickpeas etc should ALWAYS be quartered or squished until your child has a larger airway and the attention to manage foods at mealtimes. Yep, that’s age four for those foods. Thank you for always taking the time to squish or cut safely.

📕Source: Responsive Feeding: The Baby-First Guide to Stress-Free Weaning, Healthy Eating and Mealtime
Bonding by https://mymunchbug.com/books/

01/06/2022

Accepting new clients for in-person and virtual therapy appointments. For more information, go to my website located in the comments or send me a message.

12/28/2021

What are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders?

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder(OMD) is when there is an abnormal lip, jaw, or tongue position during rest, swallowing, or speech. You may also see them when there are prolonged oral habits, such as thumb or finger sucking.