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Comment “BOOK” for my favorite books for language building. 📚✨Reading together helps build vocabulary, connection, langu...
06/03/2026

Comment “BOOK” for my favorite books for language building. 📚✨

Reading together helps build vocabulary, connection, language, and growth all in one. You’re strengthening listening skills, expanding vocabulary, and laying the foundation for communication, all while creating joyful moments together.

And it’s never too early to start. Even before your little one can talk, they’re soaking it all in: your voice, the rhythm of language, and the back-and-forth interaction.

So grab a book, snuggle up, and read it again (and again). 💛

What’s your little one’s favorite book right now? Drop it below! 👇

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06/02/2026

Comment SUMMER for links!

Summer time outside play made easier with the right tools. Many (if not all) of these products you can use year after year and have become staples.

Follow along for the next one of mom favorites!

06/01/2026

Comment “Workshop” and I’ll send you the details for my upcoming From Battles to Bites Workshop 💛

Your toddler isn’t throwing food to drive you crazy, they’re communicating (or just curious) At this age, kids don’t have the words (or impulse control) to say “I’m full” or “I don’t want this.”

Throwing is often their best option. Here’s what actually helps:
✅ Teach an “all done” signal — a sign or a word
✅ Serve smaller portions so there’s less “ammunition” on the tray
✅ Narrate calmly: “Food stays on the tray. All done?”
✅ Keep your reaction neutral — big responses (even funny ones) can actually reinforce the behavior

Save this for your next mealtime 👇

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ in the comments if this is your life right now.

Feel free to join my upcoming workshop if you want deeper support with picky eating, toddler mealtimes, and reducing food battles..

05/30/2026

Comment “WORKSHOP” to learn how to reverse picky eating.

Instead of saying:
“Just take one bite…”

Try saying: 💛
“Would you like ranch or ketchup to dip?”
“I wonder if the blueberry feels squishy.”
“You can try it when you’re ready.”
“You don’t have to eat it.”
“Who can take the tiniest mouse bite?”

Low-pressure language helps kids feel safer and more comfortable around new foods, and comfort is often the first step before trying. ✨

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05/28/2026

As a speech & feeding expert, I honestly LOVE this 👏💛

When mealtimes feel playful, low-pressure, and engaging, kids are often much more open to exploring foods they’d normally avoid. That comfort and curiosity matters so much more than “perfect” table manners all the time.

Trying a pepper, touching salad, entertaining the idea of a new food, those are HUGE wins with picky eaters. Progress doesn’t always look like finishing the meal. Sometimes it starts with interacting with the food at all.
You found a way to make mealtime feel fun instead of stressful, and that’s a win in my book, too. 😊

Thanks for this educational clip!

05/27/2026

Comment workshop below and I’ll send you the link to sign up to reverse picky eating and difficult eating patterns.

Your baby just turned 1 and now they don’t eat anything they used to eat 😬 you’re not imagining it.

I hear it all the time from parents. Around 12 months, something shifts. The baby who happily ate sweet potatoes and salmon suddenly wants nothing to do with them. It feels like you’re back at square one.

But here’s what I want you to know: this isn’t about the food. And it’s not about your parenting, it’s about development and there’s a lot you can do to move through it!

That’s exactly what we’re covering and more in From Battles to Bites, my live workshop on June 10th. I’ll walk you through why this happens, what’s going on developmentally, and the practical, low-pressure strategies that actually work.

Live + replay available so you can watch whenever works for you.

🫶🏼Comment workshop below and I’ll send you the link to sign up!

05/27/2026

Want my go-to list of toys for a 2-year-old that actually double as learning tools?

Comment “TOY” and I’ll slide the exact links right into your DMs!

But first, let’s do a quick recap:
Expressive language = what your child communicates (verbally or nonverbally).
Receptive language = what your child understands.

Today, we are diving into expressive language milestones around the 24-month mark.

(Reminder: Every child develops at their own pace! We always look at the whole picture, not just a single checklist.)

SAVE THIS POST & check where your toddler is at:

✅ Says their own name
✅ Has a vocabulary of roughly 50 to 300+ words
✅ Frequently imitates new words
✅ Starts combining 2 words together (e.g., “more milk”)
✅ Names familiar objects and pictures
✅ Answers simple, basic questions
✅ Asks “What’s that?”

Not seeing some of these skills yet?
Don’t get stuck in the “wait and see” trap. Early intervention is the absolute best gift you can give them, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Ready to get your little one on track?
Reach out to a local SLP for a professional evaluation.
or DM me to learn more about my 1:1 parent coaching program. Let’s do this together!

05/27/2026

Gestures are one of the earliest ways babies communicate before words are available to them, and early gesture use is actually linked to later language development. 🤍

These are some of my favorite gestures to encourage as communication grows (starting around 9 months):

👋🏻 Try these by age:

9 months: give, shake head “no”
10 months: show, wave bye-bye
12 months: open-hand point, tap
13 months: clap, blow a kiss
14 months: index finger point, “shhh” gesture
15 months: head nod “yes,” thumbs up, hand up (“stop” or “wait”)
16 months: shrug “I don’t know,” high five

Remember: babies don’t need to master these exactly at these ages. Think of them as examples of communication skills that often emerge over time ✨

Gestures count as communication and every gesture is practice for connecting, requesting, sharing, and interacting.

Which gesture does your little one use on repeat right now? Tell me below ⬇️

05/27/2026

The first 1,000 days of your child’s life (from conception to age 2) play a huge role in building the foundation for lifelong nutrition, growth, and development.

If you’re wondering what foods to offer again and again… start here 👇 SAVE this for later!

⭐️ Avocado → healthy fats to support brain development
⭐️ Sweet potato → fiber + vitamin C (helps with iron absorption)
⭐️ Eggs → choline, protein, and key nutrients for growth
⭐️ Broccoli → vitamin C + fiber
⭐️ Salmon → omega-3s, vitamin D, and allergen exposure opportunities

Other repeat favorites in our home:

⭐️ Peanut butter oatmeal → iron, healthy fats + allergen exposure
⭐️ Chicken thighs → protein + fats for growth
⭐️ Plain yogurt → fat, calcium, and probiotics
⭐️ Banana → potassium, fiber, and vitamin C

Easy nutrient-packed idea 👇
Sweet potato waffles:
• 1 mashed sweet potato
• 2 eggs
• Dash of cinnamon
• Sprinkle of flax seeds

Mix together and cook in a waffle maker. Simple, freezer-friendly, and so nutritious!

What’s one food you serve on repeat for your little one? Tell me below ⬇️

Share this with a parent who’s starting solids or feeding a toddler

I’m Morgan, pediatric speech-language pathologist, feeding specialist with 10+ years of experience, and mom of 3 kids under 6. Thanks for being here!

05/26/2026

We can be considerate without being catering to every request. We are in charge of the meal, your child is in charge of what and how much of that they eat.

Instead of asking a bunch of questions on how they want their food prepared and catering to every request at the table like “I want a banana too”. We can be confident leaders.

It takes consistency but you can do it. Follow along for more tips to make your meals a success!

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