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The one-word trick that builds language at snack time

May 8, 2026

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2 min read

The one-word trick that builds language at snack time

The "say one more word" strategy, explained

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Use this pattern to get rid of the bedtime power-struggle

Apr 10, 2026

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4 min read

Use this pattern to get rid of the bedtime power-struggle

Predictability can be a big help!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Use this go-to children's book to build speech skills

Apr 1, 2026

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4 min read

Use this go-to children's book to build speech skills

And other practical ideas that take 5 minutes or less

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Nicer weather brings more speech development opportunities!

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

Nicer weather brings more speech development opportunities!

And we're hoping that warm weather arrives and stays.....

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Why your toddler should have a phone (a toy phone 😅)

Feb 27, 2026

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3 min read

Why your toddler should have a phone (a toy phone 😅)

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
One shift to help your toddler feel heard

Feb 20, 2026

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4 min read

One shift to help your toddler feel heard

And a simple ask 😊

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Toddler listening problem or language gap?

Feb 6, 2026

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4 min read

Toddler listening problem or language gap?

Will you give us some feedback this week?

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
When your toddler is ready for more than single words!

Jan 30, 2026

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4 min read

When your toddler is ready for more than single words!

Help them without turning playtime into a test📝

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
A guide for one of the most stressful moments of the day

Jan 22, 2026

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5 min read

A guide for one of the most stressful moments of the day

Screenshot and save it if it's helpful!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Should you be "testing" your toddler?

Jan 15, 2026

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4 min read

Should you be "testing" your toddler?

Bubbles, bath-time guide, and another script!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Chunky puzzles and snack-time scripts

Jan 9, 2026

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4 min read

Chunky puzzles and snack-time scripts

Inside: Why understanding language is the first win, a "What to Say Instead" guide, and our latest Toybox breakdown.

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
A parent asked me about her 1 year old's speech sounds

Jan 3, 2026

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5 min read

A parent asked me about her 1 year old's speech sounds

New year, new look for this newsletter!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
🎁 Season's Speech Errors

Dec 18, 2025

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5 min read

🎁 Season's Speech Errors

Plus a meme and a note about this newsletter!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
🎄 How Christmas Music Helps Little Brains Grow!

Dec 4, 2025

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3 min read

🎄 How Christmas Music Helps Little Brains Grow!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Simple Ways to Boost Your Toddler’s Language This Thanksgiving

Nov 26, 2025

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4 min read

Simple Ways to Boost Your Toddler’s Language This Thanksgiving

Fun, no-prep ideas for your family!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
How to Build Language Skills While Reading With Your Toddler

Nov 21, 2025

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4 min read

How to Build Language Skills While Reading With Your Toddler

Including a simple guide!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
What I’m REALLY Looking for During a Toddler’s Language Evaluation

Nov 13, 2025

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4 min read

What I’m REALLY Looking for During a Toddler’s Language Evaluation

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Understanding Grammar Development in Young Children

Nov 7, 2025

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4 min read

Understanding Grammar Development in Young Children

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
The Function of Fussing: Turning Frustration into Communication

Nov 6, 2025

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3 min read

The Function of Fussing: Turning Frustration into Communication

p.s. - we're slowly adding to our IG content - take a look!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
AAC: Myths, Facts, and Finding the Right Fit for Your Child’s Voice

Oct 24, 2025

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3 min read

AAC: Myths, Facts, and Finding the Right Fit for Your Child’s Voice

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Speech Therapy or Playing Games?

Oct 17, 2025

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3 min read

Speech Therapy or Playing Games?

7 Simple Games that Boost Language

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Play-Based Speech + Language Ideas for Home

Oct 9, 2025

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3 min read

Play-Based Speech + Language Ideas for Home

I use these in my own therapy sessions!

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
The Work Behind the Word(s)

Oct 2, 2025

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4 min read

The Work Behind the Word(s)

Recently my toddler.......

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Little Things that are Actually Big Skills

Sep 25, 2025

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5 min read

Little Things that are Actually Big Skills

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
More effective than "Say ______"

Sep 19, 2025

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3 min read

More effective than "Say ______"

Here's another option ✅

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
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