Speech & Language Development

Supporting speech and language milestones with practical, play-based strategies.

As an SLP who’s seen it all – I focus on practical, evidence-based strategies that help your child naturally progress through speech milestones. I love providing parents with fun, play-based strategies that make learning feel natural. Whether it’s narrating playtime, singing songs together, or naming objects during bath time, I help you turn daily interactions into valuable opportunities for language building.

Every baby develops at their own pace, but there are plenty of simple activities you can do at home to encourage first words and early communication skills.

These tips are easy to adapt and, most importantly, enjoyable for both you and your child, reducing the pressure while still supporting your baby’s speech journey.

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There’s a better way to encourage your baby’s speech than constant prompting with “Can you say ____?” Cassidy walks you through simple, playful strategies that help boost language development naturally, showing you how to make speech development fun and easy without all the pressure.

the best way to teach new words

Cassidy shares her simple techniques for introducing new words to babies and toddlers, explaining how to prompt little ones not just to say new words, but to understand their meaning by connecting words with the world around them in a playful, engaging way.

how to develop language through play

If your baby isn’t pronouncing words perfectly, don’t worry—this is a normal part of language learning. Instead of focusing on correcting them, Cassidy encourages parents to model sounds during playtime, letting your baby practice speaking in a natural, stress-free way while still building those important language skills.

is pronunciation a problem?

Did you know that using ‘baby talk’ can actually slow down a baby’s language development? Cassidy explains the benefits of using ‘parentese’—where you switch up your pitch and intonation to engage your baby and speak clearly. She demonstrates how this approach helps babies learn words correctly while keeping communication fun.

what's “parentese?”