Better Hearing & Speech Month Communication Resolutions                                                                             Better Hearing & Speech Month is a great time to foster new communication routines, learn new skills and correct bad communication habits.  Consider making effective communication  a focus for your class or your family with one or more of the following “communication resolutions.”   Make eye contact: This is an important social skill that demonstrates attention and lets your communication partner know you are engaged in the conversation (Even better….use your conversational partner’s name as you speak to them)   Avoid dividing your attention: When speaking to your students or children, give them your undivided attention. If you cannot do that…

Join Park Cities Speech & Language Center in Celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month   According to a recent poll, the #1 concern of speech-language pathologist is that excessive tech use is replacing conversation & human interaction, reducing vital aspects of communication & social skill development in children.   A Digital Diet: Managing Technology in Children Finding Opportunities for Communication with Tech-Obsessed Kids Limiting the amount of time that kids spend using personal tech devices is often a major challenge. A digital diet can help to moderate tech use in favor of more opportunities for conversation and human interaction. These are key to children’s communication health and development. Here are…