Play. Connect. Communicate.
The everyday moments you share with your child are filled with opportunities to connect, communicate, and learn. Aimee Morgenstern helps parents recognize those moments — and helps little communicators make the most of them.
Parent education/Everyday communication ideas
Meet your guide
I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist and a mom, and I believe some of the most powerful opportunities for communication happen during the ordinary moments families already share.
My job isn't to make every interaction feel like therapy. It's to help you understand your child's communication, recognize opportunities for connection, and feel more confident supporting them through play and everyday life.
“Connection doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts by simply getting on the floor and playing.”
Connected communication
Long before a first word, children are already telling us things. A glance toward the door. A hand lifted for “up.” A sound repeated because it made you smile. Communication is much larger than spoken language — and once you can see it, you can respond to it.
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“Words are one part of communication — not the beginning of it.”
Try this today
A growing library of simple, doable things to try during the play you're already doing.
Idea 1 of 5
During play, instead of immediately giving your child what you think they want, pause for five seconds. Watch. Wait. Give them an opportunity to communicate in their own way. Then respond.
Why I like it
“Sometimes we move so quickly to help our children that we accidentally answer before they've had the opportunity to communicate.”
Communication opportunities don't require expensive toys. Tap something you already own.
Laundry basket
Same object. A dozen chances to connect.
Every family is different. If something here has you thinking about your child's communication, you're welcome to reach out.
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