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Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy

A pediatric speech therapy clinic owned and operated by local SLPs, Melissa Jaco and Jackie Hamilton.

01/07/2026

🚗 “What’s That Word?” Wednesday – Movement Edition

🏃‍♀️💨 Start the new year with energy and action words that help kids get going!
This week’s word is “Go” — a high-frequency core word that appears in play, routines, and everyday conversations.

🎯 Today’s Word: “Go”
💬 “Ready, set, go!”
💬 “Let’s go outside.”
💬 “Go get your shoes!”

🧠 Why it matters:
Go is a core word that supports movement, requests, turn-taking, and transitions. It’s a great word for modeling in both structured activities and spontaneous moments.

🎉 Try This at Home:
➡️ Say “Ready… set… GO!” before running, sliding, or starting any fun activity
➡️ Use “go” when pushing a toy car or initiating a new game
➡️ Model “go” when transitioning: “It’s time to go to the table!”

💡 GLP Tip: You might hear gestalts like:
🗣️ “Let’s go!”
🗣️ “Go go go!”
🗣️ “I wanna go now.”

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01/06/2026

⭐️ Talk It Out Tuesday

Turn Waiting Moments Into Language Moments!

Waiting happens all day long — for snacks, turns, toys, or transitions. These moments are perfect for modeling simple, meaningful language and supporting emotional regulation at the same time.

💬 Try This Language While Waiting:
   •   “Wait.” → “Wait please.”
   •   “Turn!” → “My turn!” / “Your turn!”
   •   “Go!” → “Ready, go!”
   •   “More.” → “More soon.”
   •   “Help.” → “Help me wait.”

🌱 Why This Works

Waiting is hard! Giving children words for what they’re feeling and doing supports communication, reduces frustration, and builds confidence during transitions.

🏡 Home Tip

Pair language with visual supports or movement—counting, clapping, singing, or watching a timer—to make waiting feel predictable and manageable.

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01/05/2026

🐿️ Make-It-Happen Monday: Winter Animal Talk! ❄️

At Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy, we love using curiosity to spark communication — and winter animals are perfect for that!

✨ This Week’s Simple Idea:
Winter Animal Talk!
Look for animals during walks, in books, toys, or videos and talk about what they do in winter.

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🦌 Try These Language Moments:

1️⃣ Spot & Name Talk
➡️ “I see a bird!”
➡️ “That’s a squirrel!”
➡️ “The dog is running!”

2️⃣ Action Talk
➡️ “The bird is flying.”
➡️ “The squirrel is climbing.”
➡️ “The bunny is hopping!”

3️⃣ Winter Words Talk
➡️ “The animal is cold.”
➡️ “It has fur to stay warm.”
➡️ “They hide in winter.”

4️⃣ Feelings & Fun Talk
➡️ “The puppy looks happy!”
➡️ “That animal is fast!”
➡️ “I like the fox!”

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💡 Why it helps:

✅ Builds vocabulary (animals, actions, describing words)
✅ Encourages observation and commenting
✅ Supports early sentence building
✅ Makes learning fun through real-world experiences

👂 Speechy Tip: If your child points or reacts, pause and label what they notice — following their lead builds stronger communication.

💛 Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy — Helping Little Voices Explore the World! 💛

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01/05/2026

🫧 Small Wins Sunday
💬 “We saw each other… and stayed there.”

This week, a child shared sustained joint attention with their SLP for the very first time — and it happened during one of our favorite tools for connection: bubble play!

As the SLP gently blew bubbles and modeled language, the child watched with focused attention, looked to the SLP, and looked back at the bubbles — again and again. Eyes met. Smiles shared. Communication happened, even before words were spoken. ✨

🌟 These moments lay the foundation for expressive language, shared experiences, and joyful connection. This small win is a HUGE step forward!

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01/03/2026

❄️🎉 Sensory Support Saturday –

❄️ Parent Tip Saturday ❄️
New year. New month. New routines.

For many children, shifting back to “normal” after the holidays can feel anything but normal. ❄️🎉

Even when kids are excited, they may struggle with:
– 🕰️ Changing wake/sleep schedules
– 🎯 New goals or activities
– 😵‍💫 Saying goodbye to the comfort of unstructured days
– 🧠 Emotional spillover from the holidays

💡 Support their sensory and emotional regulation with:
✅ Visual calendars or countdowns to ease transitions
✅ Preview routines before they start back
✅ Simple daily movement breaks for grounding
✅ Familiar songs or rhythms to bring predictability
✅ A few “holiday comfort” items that can stay (like a cozy blanket or quiet corner)

✨ Remind them: “It’s okay to feel a little wobbly as we start something new.”
With warmth, predictability, and presence — you’re setting the tone for a great start. 💛

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01/02/2026

🍽️ Friday Feeding Tips

🌈 Make It Mini: Bite-Sized Wins at Mealtime

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For children who feel overwhelmed by a full plate, less is more! Sometimes a large portion can seem intimidating, especially with unfamiliar foods or big flavors. Offering small, manageable bites encourages exploration without the pressure.

🧠 Why it Works:
✅ Builds confidence with smaller portions
✅ Makes trying new foods feel less overwhelming
✅ Supports independence—kids feel more in control
✅ Allows you to offer variety without waste

🎯 Try This at Home:
🧁 Use a mini muffin tin as a “sampler tray”
🍎 Offer tiny portions of a few food groups
💬 Narrate with positive language like:
“That’s a tiny bite! Let’s see what it feels like in your mouth!”

Let’s celebrate those little wins that lead to big progress!

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year! ✨🎉

New year… same giggles 💛
We’re ready for fresh starts, big milestones, and LOTS of little wins in the year ahead.

Cheers to a fun, joyful year full of growth and happy voices! 🥳💬

— Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy

12/31/2025

🎉✨ New Year’s Eve Gratitude ✨🎉

As we say goodbye to this year, our hearts are full. 💖
We are so incredibly thankful for our amazing clients, their supportive families, our own families, our friends, and our wonderful community who continue to trust, encourage, and cheer us on every step of the way.

This year was filled with growth, progress, giggles, teamwork, and so many meaningful moments—and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.

We are so excited to welcome a brand new year and all the fabulous things to come: new goals, new milestones, new memories, and so many more little voices growing strong. ✨

Thank you for being part of our Giggles & Gab family.
Cheers to a bright, joyful year ahead! 🥂🎆

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Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy

12/31/2025

🎉 “What’s That Word?” Wednesday – New Year’s Eve Edition

Word of the Week: “Happy”

🎊 It’s New Year’s Eve — a perfect time to spread joy and celebrate language!
This week’s word is “Happy” — a foundational emotion word that supports connection, emotional vocabulary, and social sharing.

🎯 Today’s Word: “Happy”
💬 “Happy New Year!”
💬 “I feel happy!”
💬 “You look happy!”

🧠 Why it matters:
Happy helps children express emotions, connect with others, and participate in celebrations. It’s a versatile word used during greetings, play, and everyday routines.

🎉 Try This Today:
➡️ Model “happy” during joyful moments: “You’re so happy playing with your toys!”
➡️ Show photos and ask, “Who looks happy?”
➡️ Use during celebrations: “Everyone’s saying, ‘Happy New Year!’”

💡 GLP Tip: You might hear early gestalts like:
🗣️ “I’m so happy!”
🗣️ “Happy birthday!” or “Happy New Year!”
🗣️ “That makes me happy.”

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12/30/2025

🎉 Talk It Out Tuesday

New Year Talk: Simple Words for New Beginnings!

New Year’s doesn’t have to be loud or overwhelming to be a great language opportunity. Everyday moments like counting down, celebrating small traditions, or talking about routines are perfect for building communication.

💬 Try This New Year Language:
   •   “Pop!” → “Pop bubbles!”
   •   “Hat!” → “Party hat!”
   •   “Cheers!” → “Say cheers!”
   •   “Go!” → “New year!”
   •   “Again!” → “Count again!”

🌱 Why This Works

Repetitive, predictable language helps children understand routines and events. Short, meaningful phrases support language growth while keeping celebrations manageable.

🏡 Home Tip

Create a kid-friendly New Year moment—early countdowns, balloon drops, noise-free celebrations, or watching the clock together. Talk about what’s happening using simple, clear language.

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12/29/2025

🎉 Make-It-Happen Monday: New Year Talk & Play! 🎉

At Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy, we love helping families start the new year with connection, communication, and celebration — no pressure, just play!

✨ This Week’s Simple Idea:
New Year Talk & Play!
Use simple New Year traditions to build language, share feelings, and practice turn-taking.

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🥳 Try These Language-Boosting Moments:

1️⃣ Countdown Talk
➡️ “Let’s count! 1… 2… 3!”
➡️ “Almost time!”
➡️ “Happy New Year!”

2️⃣ Looking Back Talk
➡️ “We played with toys!”
➡️ “You learned to talk more!”
➡️ “That was fun!”

3️⃣ Looking Ahead Talk
➡️ “Next year we will play more.”
➡️ “You want to learn new things!”
➡️ “Let’s try something new!”

4️⃣ Feelings Talk
➡️ “You look excited!”
➡️ “Do you feel happy or tired?”
➡️ “I feel proud of you.”

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💡 Why it helps:

✅ Builds early concepts like before/after and counting
✅ Encourages storytelling and reflection
✅ Supports emotional vocabulary
✅ Celebrates progress — big and small

👂 Speechy Tip: Keep it simple! Even single words, gestures, or smiles count as communication — especially during busy holidays.

💛 Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy — Growing Little Voices Into a Bright New Year! 💛

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12/28/2025

🎄 Small Wins Sunday – Holiday Edition
✨ “Mommy, dinosaur car, pretty please!” ✨

This heartfelt moment was shared with us on Christmas Eve by one excited mama:

“At the store today, when we got to the checkout, my little guy said, ‘Mommy dinosaur car, pretty please.’ He definitely got the toy — but I never thought I’d hear him say a sentence so clearly!”

🥹 These are the moments that matter most. Clear, spontaneous, meaningful language — in real life, at just the right time. We’re so proud of this little communicator and so happy for his family!

🦖💚 Communication is connection. Progress is powerful. And every milestone counts.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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