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Dummies can be a lifesaver in the early months. They help soothe babies, support sleep, and can offer comfort during big feelings. BUT, with prolonged use, they can impact the growth and development of the mouth and jaw, impacting a child’s speech, breathing and feeding skills. How Can Prolonged Dummy Use Affect Development? It is recommended that children are weaned off dummies from 12 months old and that children are dummy-free by 2 years old. When a dummy stays in the mout

“Put your shoes on. Come here please! Pack away your toys.” If your child doesn’t respond, it can feel like they’re ignoring you. Sometimes it’s not behaviour, it’s how they understand language, also known as receptive language. Receptive language is the ability to comprehend words and sentences to make meaning, answer questions and follow instructions. What does it look like at different ages? 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5-6 years * Responds to their name * Unde

We’ve all said it… “Use your words!” But when kids are overwhelmed, upset, tired or still learning how to communicate, they often can’t use their words in that moment and that’s okay. When children are dysregulated (i.e., struggling to control their emotions or behaviours as they may be emotional, overwhelmed, tired, overstimulated, etc), their language skills can temporarily shut down. They may struggle to process what we’re saying, answer questions or explain how they feel.