Sound Beach Pediatrics

4 days ago

Does your child struggle with social anxiety? Many kids feel shy and anxious in social situations. And if you have concerns that your child is having a difficult time making friends or feeling comfortable with other people, we recommend checking out these tips to help your child manage social anxiety and develop confidence to connect with others.

“Role play with your child how to notice and respond when another child initiates, how to join a game at the playground, how to introduce themselves to another child at a party, and how to initiate a playdate. For instance, kids who are successful in joining groups of kids usually observe first, and find a way to fit into the group, rather than just barging in. It can really help to read books about social skills with your child and then role play.”

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13 Tips to Help Children Manage Social Anxiety

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We all want our children to make friends easily, to feel comfortable asking questions at school, to speak up for themselves. Here's how to give your child a little extra support.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

One of the most exciting milestones in your toddler's life is when they start saying their first words. Here are some simple things you can do at home to help your toddler learn new words and develop their language skills.

"Place emphasis on the word you want your little one to use! Yes, you can repeat the word, but your toddler is more likely to pay attention to the word if you make it stand out from the rest. Slow down and exaggerate the word you want your child to notice. If the word applies to an emotion, change the tone of your voice to help express the meaning."

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How Can I Help My Toddler Learn New Words? | Pathways.org

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3 tips from pediatric speech-language pathologists to help get your toddler talking! These simple things are encourage language development.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

Nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) include motor, visual-spatial, and social skills and can cause learning challenges. Kids with NVLD may struggle with coordination and picking up on social cues. However, with the right support, they can improve these skills and develop strategies that can help. Read more about NVLD and tips on how to resolve some of the common challenges.

"People with these challenges often have strong verbal skills. But they have trouble with communication that isn’t verbal. They frequently miss social cues like tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language.

They might not realize they’re standing too close when the person they’re talking to takes a step back. They might not recognize that a frown means they’re talking about something that’s inappropriate. Or that a certain tone of voice means the person is teasing."

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What are nonverbal learning disabilities?

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Nonverbal learning disabilities refers to challenges with motor, visual-spatial, and social skills. NVLD isn’t a learning disability, but it can impact learning.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

Is your baby ready to start learning how to walk? This is certainly an exciting milestone in your baby's life and here are 10 steps to safely encourage your child to walk!

"Babies often start walking around 12 months old, but this could certainly happen earlier or later, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). As with all things development, your baby will start walking on their own individual timeline.

You can help your little one move and groove no matter what stage your baby is at with walking. But the keyword here is stage. Babies don’t go from sitting to walking overnight.

There are many milestones you’ll likely hit along the way — standing supported, standing independently, cruising, first wobbly steps, and full-on walking."

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How to Teach Baby to Walk Without Support, Step-by-Step

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When considering how to teach a baby to walk, you first need to know what stage of readiness they're in. Here's how to prepare them for those big first steps.