Small Talk, LLC

02/19/2025

As parents, we are our children’s first teachers, and one of the most important lessons we teach them is how to communicate. Language development in toddlers is exciting but it also requires patience, intention, and consistency. Our new blog shares some practical tips to help you develop and model language for your toddler:

Developing and Modeling Language for Your Toddler: A Parent’s Guide As parents, we are our children’s first teachers, and one of the most important lessons we teach them is how to communicate…

02/11/2025

❄️☃️ Snow Day Fun & Speech Games! 🎉

We published this just last month… Who knew we would need it again so soon? It’s snowing outside—why not turn this cozy day into a chance for fun speech & language activities with your little ones? From storytelling adventures to silly word games, learning doesn’t have to feel like work! Check out these engaging, play-based ideas to help boost communication skills while being stuck inside. 🔗 Read more here: https://smalltalkllc.com/tips-for-fun-speech-and-language-activities-for-kids/

Tips for Beating Cabin Fever with Fun Speech and Language Activities for Kids Winter weather often means spending more time indoors, which can be challenging for both kids and parents. As a pediatr…

01/11/2025

❄️ Snowday? Snowhat!

Check out my new blog: Beating Cabin Fever with Fun Speech and Language Activities for Kids. You will get some great tips to promote speech and language development, even when you're stuck indoors.

https://smalltalkllc.com/tips-for-fun-speech-and-language-activities-for-kids/

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08/14/2024

As a Pediatric , I know that reading with your little ones is more than just a bedtime ritual. In my new blog, I share why to your child is important and some tips for creating a lifelong love of reading.

By: Marci Nace-Britt M.S., CCC-SLP, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Small Talk, LLC Babies begin to absorb the sounds, rhythms, and words they hear in the earliest days of infancy and read…

05/22/2024

Understanding Articulation Therapy
As a parent, you may have heard about “articulation therapy” but are not quite sure what it entails. In my new blog, I delve into articulation therapy to help you understand what it is and how it can benefit your child

By: Marci Britt, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Small Talk, LLC Your child’s ability to communicate effectively is paramount to their growth and future success. As a parent, you may have …

11/13/2023

As a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and a mom, I understand that one aspect of your child’s development that may be on your mind is their ability to communicate effectively. It’s not uncommon for parents to use the terms “speech” and “language” interchangeably, but they actually refer to two distinct yet interconnected aspects of communication. In this blog, I shed light on the differences and give you early warning signs to watch out for: https://smalltalkllc.com/navigating-early-communication-understanding-the-difference-between-speech-and-language/

Small Talk, LLC is a pediatric speech-language pathology practice in Herndon, Virginia located near the Reston Town Center and Fairfax County Parkway. Small Talk, LLC was established 10 years ago in order to provide a fun and welcoming environment in which to meet your child’s individual oral-moto...

09/04/2023

Back 2 School (and Speech Therapy), In Style!
The kids loved these back to school cookies from Darling Details Cookies. Going back to school after a long summer is fun, but also stressful. Our kids had a nice little treat after their big days. https://smalltalkllc.com/back-2-school/

07/25/2023

A sensory friendly presentation tomorrow, July 26th! Check it out if you can!

06/12/2023

The Water Mine and Our Special Harbor water parks are offering sensory friendly times this summer. These times will be open to all with disabilities and their families only:

The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston
Tuesday, June 20 and Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10-11 a.m.
https://bit.ly/2Y86LWx

Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park in Alexandria
Wednesdays, June 21-Aug. 16, 10-11 a.m.
https://bit.ly/3WJYvIn

05/18/2023

A Thousand Stories located inside of Art Space in Herndon offers story time every Wednesday at 10:00 for your little ones!

08/23/2021

03/19/2021

Parents sometimes tell me that they can understand most of what their child says but friends and family cannot. There are lots of norms out there about speech intelligibility, but here is a general guideline for you.