Category: speech

sippy cups
child development

Sippy Cups, Pacifiers and Bottles — What You Need to Know

Sippy cups, pacifiers, and baby bottles are some of the most difficult objects for children to leave behind.* There’s also a school of thought that says perhaps parents also have difficulty giving up items such as sippy cups, pacifiers and baby bottles. Weaning a child from an object can be

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early-intervention
children's health

What Is Early Intervention?

“Early intervention” can seem like a scary term to some parents, but what is it really? And does your child require early intervention services? In today’s world, it feels like we are constantly trying to diagnose and label just about everything. If you notice something or your doctor or childcare

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straw-cups
child development

Are Straw Cups Better for Kids Than Sippy Cups?

Straw cups are a better choice than sippy cups for two main reasons – tooth decay and potential speech problems. Sippy cups are good “starter cups” for little ones who are just beginning to leave the bottle behind. The cups often have handles, they are spill-proof, and usually have some

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