by Natalie Monterastelli | Nov 26, 2013 | Blog, Sensory Art
Take the stress out of your little Picasso’s first art experience by following Miss Becca’s 5 steps to consistently positive toddler art projects! Toddler art projects can seem really daunting. Here’s your little one who makes a huge mess eating...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Nov 21, 2013 | Blog, Developmental Milestones
When it comes to toddler language development, parents often ask us, “Is my child on the right track?” The short answer: every child grows at his or her own rate! This makes it increasingly difficult for parents to recognize when their toddler may have a delay in...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Nov 12, 2013 | Blog, Developmental Milestones
Parents frequently wonder whether or not their child is progressing typically in terms of speech development and language skills. At Chicago Speech Spot, we are often asked the question, “When will my baby start talking?” The short answer: every child grows at his or...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog, Cooking with Kids
I take you to Purple Food Day in our Kids Cooking Class: Taste Buddies — the eggplants are sliced, the Parmesan cheese is cut into small chunks, and eight perfectly portioned cups of cider vinegar sit on the table. The purple food and its companions are waiting to be...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Oct 18, 2013 | Blog
Halloween night — I still remember my fingers trembling as I reached up to ring the doorbell at my neighbors’ house. For an extremely shy, only child, approaching a stranger with the simple phrase, “Trick-or-treat” felt like a monumental obstacle! But there was a...
