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Browse through the blog articles written by Jann Fujimoto in Oconomowoc, WI with tips & advice to help parents & children with language issues
Books introduce us to new places and people, and they can help familiarize children with new situations that may be happening in their own lives. Perhaps your child is going to the dentist for the first time, going to the hospital, starting school, moving, going to have a new sibling, or getting a pet, these […]
Books introduce us to new places and people, and they can help familiarize children with new situations that may be happening in their own lives. Perhaps your child is going to the dentist for the first time, going to the hospital, starting school, moving, going to have a new sibling, or getting a pet, these are often new experiences for children and can prompt a lot of questions, concern, and … [Read more...]
Depending on where you live, your child may have already started school or you may still have another month left in your summer break. If you’re looking for fun and low-cost ideas to get out and explore, take a look at these 9 Summer Activities for Kids That Cost Less Than $10 Jann Fujimoto, MS […]
Depending on where you live, your child may have already started school or you may still have another month left in your summer break. If you're looking for fun and low-cost ideas to get out and explore, take a look at these 9 Summer Activities for Kids That Cost Less Than $10 Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, has taken her kids to kid-friendly festivals, pools, and a Jelly Belly factory tour for … [Read more...]
With busy family schedules, it can be hard to get the family in one place for a meal. Whether it’s a formal holiday gathering, a fast food stop during a road trip, or a night when everyone is home for a meal, eating together is a family matter. When your family gathers together for a meal, […]
With busy family schedules, it can be hard to get the family in one place for a meal. Whether it’s a formal holiday gathering, a fast food stop during a road trip, or a night when everyone is home for a meal, eating together is a family matter. When your family gathers together for a meal, wherever you are, be sure to turn off the tech. It doesn’t matter if the devices are placed in a basket or … [Read more...]
A child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by 4th grade, according to a 2012 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation study. A child’s overall exposure to books and language prior to first grade contributes to these reading skills. […]
A child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by 4th grade, according to a 2012 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation study. A child's overall exposure to books and language prior to first grade contributes to these reading skills. While a child might not be as a baby, knowing how to hold a book, recognizing that the text is upside … [Read more...]
Infants whose caregivers show decreased eye gaze during play may grow up to have shorter attention spans. Psychologists at Indiana University studied sustained attention – the amount of time a caregiver looked at an object and the amount of time a child looked at the same object. Researchers found that child-led engagements, where the caregiver […]
Infants whose caregivers show decreased eye gaze during play may grow up to have shorter attention spans. Psychologists at Indiana University studied sustained attention - the amount of time a caregiver looked at an object and the amount of time a child looked at the same object. Researchers found that child-led engagements, where the caregiver let the child choose they toys of interest, often … [Read more...]
