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Moms come in all different forms, ages, and books! And, much like mothers, there's no shortage of different stories and experiences to explore. Take a look below at some of our favorite Mommy books for any age group! Grab the little ones, don some new character voices and take them into worlds they may not know.
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Ages 0 - 3
Mighty Moms
Fire truck moms, school bus moms, ambulance moms, and more guide and teach their little truck children in...
Books About "Mommy"
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Activities to Encourage Language and Speech Development
There are many ways you can help your child learn to understand and use words. See a speech-language pathologist if you have concerns.
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BIRTH TO 2 YEARS
Say sound like "ma," "da," and "ba." Try to get your baby to say them back to you.
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Activities to Encourage Language and Speech Development
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The season of spring has represented new life and rebirth for millennia. In particular, the month of April is often the first sign of vivid life to come. It is only fitting, then, that April is also the National Month of the Young Child.
Decades of research have shown that early childhood years help shape how children grow, learn, and interact with others. Recognizing the impact of childhood development from birth to age eight, the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MiAEYC) first named April the Month of the Young Child in 1971. Other state chapters soon followed suit,...
April: Month of the Young Child
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*Be sure to check out our "Storytime with The Warren Center" video series at the end of this article.*
Reading to Preschoolers
The years between ages three and five are critical to reading growth. Reading not only provides an opportunity for close bonding with your child, but it also sets your child up for academic success and prepares them for a world of literacy that they will soon enter. Research has shown that there are many positive benefits that reading has for your child, including the development of language skills and literacy, improvement in concentration & attention span, and increased imagination &...
Reading to Preschoolers
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*Be sure to check out our "Storytime with The Warren Center" video series at the end of this article.*
Reading to Toddlers
Tips for reading with young children:
Give your child options (do you want to read Brown bear or Goodnight Moon)
You don’t have to read the words on each page, try labeling items on the page, and pairing with a fun sound (i.e., cow…The cow says moo, car... The car goes vroom, bus…The bus goes beep beep, sun... The sun is HOT!).
Let your child be an active part of reading and work on following directions by telling them to...
Reading to Toddlers
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*Be sure to check out our "Storytime with The Warren Center" video series at the end of this article.*
Reading to Babies
Reading to your infant may seem a bit silly at times, does he/she even understand what I am saying or doing? Is there any point in my reading if my baby doesn’t understand? You’re not being silly! Truth is, reading is a great way to work on various developmental areas. Your infant might not understand everything you are saying or doing as you read, however, you are still helping your infant develop some great skills while reading.
Socioemotional: Reading out loud...
Reading to Babies
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In honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month in May, the team of speech-language pathologists at The Warren Center are encouraging parents of young children to take this extended time at home to improve their children's communication development. Parents with concerns about their child's speech and language development should seek assistance from a speech-language pathologist as soon as possible. Many young children experience communication delays, which are highly treatable with early detection.
For parents and caregivers of young children who are currently receiving early intervention services by a speech-language pathologist (SLP), they may be concerned about their child's progress during this...
In Honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month SLPS from The Warren Center Share Ways to Improve Speech at Home
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Now more than ever, we must stand by children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.
As you are aware, the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly contagious respiratory illness, has affected individuals across the United States. In addition to the recently declared state of emergency, school districts have closed and countless physicians have advised vulnerable populations to avoid contact risk at all costs.
At present, our offices are closed until further notice. We have also temporarily stopped all in-home therapy.
Many of the young children we serve face chronic health conditions - and as a precaution, their parents and caregivers...
COVID-19 INFORMATION
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The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Books for Speech and Language Development
For many children, gathering around for story time is one of the top childhood memories. Children love hearing the reader describe magical lands and the excitement of discovering colorful illustrations with the turn of every page. For parents, teachers, and caregivers, story time is a great way to settle down from busy activities and a means of boosting future literacy. But did you realize that these books also play an essential role in speech and language development?
Story time elements such as call-and-response, word modeling, object identification, and simple...
The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Books for Speech and Language Development
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Raising a child with a disability requires parents to learn about and deal with multiple specialists, various healthcare systems, and increased expenses that most parents don’t normally encounter. Learning about the disability, providing daily care, choosing treatment options, managing a complicated medical system, managing healthcare costs, advocating for special needs schooling and coupled with caring for the needs of other family members can cause strains to any marriage.
“Having a child with a disability brings unanticipated grief that most parents are not prepared to tackle. By doing your research you can combat some of the unknown stresses that come with parenting...
Experts from The Warren Center Share Tips to Keep Families Together in Recognition of Divorce Month
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There is no one that makes Conner laugh and smile more than his sister Kylie. You will hear the sounds of his giggles even on the most challenging days, and there have been many challenging days for Conner.
He was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, not making any sounds. The nurses worked to get him breathing and then rushed him to the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). It was more than 30 hours later when Conner’s mom Angela was able to hold him for the first time.
He spent those first 16 days of his life in the...
Conner continues to beat the odds with a smile
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While most children find the winter holiday season to be exciting and joyful, many special needs kids struggle this time of year. The lights, sounds, and crowds can be overwhelming for kids with developmental delays and disabilities. The experts at The Warren Center have found ways to control the chaos to create an experience that is fun for the whole family at their annual Operation Santa event.
The experts at The Warren Center recommend the following tips to have a sensory-friendly holiday:
Avoid sensory overload.
Consider shopping online or having someone pick up gifts for you. The crowds, sounds and lights of a...
Sensory-Friendly Tips for the Holiday Season
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We get it. Buying Christmas presents for your children can feel like the ultimate challenge. Along with wish-list toys and name-brand gadgets, children often desire the types of toys that are popular among peers and friends. Rather than just picking out the latest gimmick, you want a toy that is both interesting enough to keep your child actively engaged and practical enough to teach them valuable skills during play.
If you are feeling stumped about great gifts for children to help them meet developmental milestones, have no fear. The Warren Center therapists have provided a guide to toys that help with...
The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Toys for Developmental Stages
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With more than 15 year’s tenure at The Warren Center, Executive Director Amy Spawn, has been named Chief Executive Officer.
Amy Spawn has more than 25 years of experience in the field of early childhood intervention, speech language pathology, leadership and strategic philanthropy. In June 2013, Amy Spawn was selected as the Executive Director of The Warren Center by its board of directors.
As CEO of The Warren Center, she provides oversight to the agency’s operations and programs to ensure that its goals are aligned with one mission: to advocate, serve and empower children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities....
Amy Spawn named Agency CEO
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The Warren Center's, Board President, Bill Warren and Dina Alsaid who is the mother of a child recieving services from the The Warren Center were featured on Good Morning Texas to talk about the 50th Anniversary and about the wonderful services we offer families.
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The Warren Center featured on Good Morning Texas
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