Parenting in the Age of Technology & Devices: How over use Affects Communication in Children
Today, in the digital age, media have become an integral part of our daily lives. Children are exposed to mobile phones, laptop, TV, and personal computer for engaging oneself, knowledge, and even for soothing them down. Although screens have the potential to provide learning benefits for children if used in moderation, over usage among young […]
Common Myths of Speech Therapy and how to embrace facts. A Parent’s Complete Guide
There are certain things that are misunderstood by people about speech therapy based on what they have perceived or heard from others and also from social media. At Sparkles school and child development centre,Kakkanad,Kochi we will lead you in providing proper expert – based guidance to eradicate misconceptions and replace them with the truth. Myth […]
School Readiness Program and its benefits for Kids
“Is Your Child Ready for School?” The first and important step towards exploring the world outside their home with growing independence marks the beginning of your child’s academic and social journey, it begins with starting the first day of school. Undoubtedly, this is an important phase for you too – as a parent – a […]
The Indian Context: What Holds Indian Parents Back From Seeking Early Therapy Support
Despite increased knowledge, many Indian parents are negligent in choosing therapy for kids when they notice speech delays, learning disabilities, developmental problems, or mental health issues in children. Here are some typical obstacles and reasons that show why this occurs, along with suggestions for changing perspectives. Common Barriers & Cultural Beliefs Blaming heredity / “Family […]
Why Early Speech Therapy Matters: Helping Your Child Find Their Voice Sooner
Timely speech therapy for toddlers can prevent long-term communication delays — helping children express themselves confidently and connect better with the world around them. The Power of Early Words For most parents, hearing their little one say “Amma” or “Acha” for the first time is a magical moment. But when those words don’t come as […]
Speech Delays: What Parents Shouldn’t Ignore
When Aswathy’s son Niel turned two, she noticed he still wasn’t saying much beyond “Amma” and “ball.” Her friends’ kids of similar age were already calling out colours and reciting rhymes. “Don’t worry dear! All the boys in our family start talking late. He will catch up soon” her well meaning mother-in-law reassured her. Aswathy […]
Is Your Child’s Language on Track? What’s Normal and What’s Not
As a mom or dad, it is only natural that you compare your child’s growth to the rest of them — particularly language and speech. You find yourself asking questions to yourself such as: “Is it usual that my toddler still doesn’t talk yet?” or “Is it okay if my child utters words incorrectly?” This […]
Speech Therapy for Children: Myths vs. Facts
Speech Therapy for Children In the context of a child’s communication, there are a host of myths and misconceptions that can lead to hesitation on the part of parents to get help sooner rather than later. A quick internet search for “speech therapy in my area” or “how to treat speech delay” may yield conflicting […]