Parents' Blog
-
Schools out? – Time for a Playcation!
Whether your children have been in school over the last few months, or learning at home, their routine is about to change again. The summer holidays are here and it’s time for children to find a new occupation.
-
Helping children to understand concepts
Concept words can be tricky for children to understand and learn successfully. In this post, we discuss the best ways for children to learn and remember concept words.
-
Does screen time affect children’s language skills?
With so much negative press around the use of screens with children, what is the evidence for an effect of screen time on language development?
-
Book Sharing in the Early Years
Our Speech and Language Therapist, Heather Stevens, talks about sharing books and why it’s never too early to start reading with young children.
-
How can I support my child to return to school after lockdown?
Returning to school at such an unusual time of change is likely to cause anxiety for children and adults alike. For a child with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), understanding the reasons behind decisions, being able to talk about worries and coping with change are additional areas of challenge. Here are some tips on how you can support your child’s return to school during these challenging times.
