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03/17/2026

🍀 A little luck, a lot of love, and growing voices all around.

This week, we’re celebrating the joyful words of discovery — “green!”, “go!”, “look!”, and “wow!” 🌈

Because every new word feels like finding a tiny treasure at the end of the rainbow.

💬 Focus + Tips:
🌿 Model short phrases — “Green hat!” “Go fast!” “Big rainbow!”
🎲 Turn play into language — hide gold coins or toys and label what you find
👂 Encourage requesting — “I want gold,” “more coins,” “help me”

🪄 Play idea: simple treasure hunt with clues using colors or directions

03/11/2026

🌿 Pacifiers & Speech Development: What Parents Should Know

Pacifiers can be a wonderful tool for soothing babies, but many parents wonder how they affect speech and oral development as children grow.

Here’s what speech-language professionals recommend:

👶 0–6 Months: Pacifiers Can Be Helpful
Pacifiers are developmentally appropriate for infants and can help soothe babies. Research also shows pacifier use during sleep may reduce the risk of SIDS.

Tips:
• Wait until breastfeeding is well established (if breastfeeding).
• Use for soothing or sleep — not all day long.
• Choose one-piece pacifiers when possible for safety.

🗣 6–12 Months: Start Limiting Daytime Use
Babies are becoming more vocal and interactive during this stage. Constant pacifier use can limit opportunities for babbling, sound play, and early communication.

Tips:
• Use pacifiers mainly for sleep or calming.
• Remove during playtime, feeding, and social interaction.
• Encourage babbling, imitation, and face-to-face talking.

🚶 12–24 Months: Reduce Use Significantly
Toddlers are learning many new words and speech sounds. Having something in the mouth frequently can interfere with practice.

Tips:
• Reserve pacifiers for naps and bedtime only.
• Encourage talking, singing, and pretend play.
• Offer comfort through cuddling, books, or routines instead.

🌟 By Age 2–3: Time to Say Goodbye
Most speech and dental professionals recommend discontinuing pacifier use by age 2–3 to avoid possible impacts on speech development and dental alignment.

Gradual weaning ideas:
• Start with daytime removal first.
• Introduce a comfort item (blanket or stuffed animal).
• Celebrate the transition with a “pacifier goodbye” milestone.

💬 Remember:
Pacifiers themselves don’t cause speech delays — but overuse can reduce opportunities for talking, babbling, and practicing new sounds.

The key is balance and timing.

If you ever have concerns about your child’s speech or language development, a speech-language pathologist can help guide you.

Did your child use a pacifier? What was your experience like when you transitioned away from it?

—
Kodi Kean, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speechy Kean, LLC
Nurturing Communication Naturally

03/09/2026

Not quite winter.
Not quite spring.
But still growing. 🌱

This in-between season reminds us that progress in speech and language often looks quiet… slow… and beautifully steady.

This week, we’re celebrating the brave little words that keep showing up —
“try,” “again,” “help,” and “I did it.” 🤍

Because even when growth is hard to see, something important is always happening beneath the surface.

💬 Focus + Tips:

🌼 Add one word to what your child says —
child: “flower” → you: “yellow flower”

🐦 Listen for sounds around you and name them together

🧺 Use everyday routines for simple phrases — “open door,” “wash hands,” “big splash”

🎨 Play idea: draw or paint flowers and talk about colors, actions, and feelings

02/23/2026

✨ The quiet beauty of late winter is here — slow mornings, warm blankets, and little voices filling our homes with stories.

This week, we’re celebrating the everyday words that build connection — “more,” “again,” “help,” and “snuggle.” 🤍

Even in the stillness of winter, language is growing.

💬 Focus + Tips:

❄️ Narrate simple routines — “We’re putting on socks… warm socks!”

🫖 Use cozy describing words — warm, soft, sleepy, quiet

🧸 Offer choices — “Do you want the bear or the bunny?”

📚 Play idea: read a favorite bedtime book and pause to let your child fill in a word

02/18/2026

☀️ 71 degrees in February… only in Missouri.

One day it’s snow boots, the next day it’s sunshine and open windows — and our kids are just as full of surprises as the weather. 💛

This week, we’re celebrating the playful, curious words that pop up in everyday moments —“outside!” “go!” “again!” and “wow!”

Because whether it’s winter coats or warm sunshine, language grows through connection, play, and being together.

💬 Focus + Tips:

🌤 Talk about the weather — “It’s warm today!” “Sunny sky!” “Big wind!”

🏃 Follow your child’s lead outside and model simple action words — run, jump, go, stop

👂 Listen for excitement words and repeat them back with a little extra —child: “go!” → you: “Go fast!”

🫧 Play idea: sidewalk chalk, bubbles, or a quick nature walk to name what you see

Missouri weather may be unpredictable…but growing voices never go out of season. 🌱

12/23/2025

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We love to see big dreams, from a big goal achiever! Way to go, Blooming Speech Therapy 🌸🎉🗣️

12/01/2025

✨ The season of wonder is here — twinkling lights, soft snowflakes, and giggles echoing through cozy homes.

This week, we’re celebrating the little words that make big magic — “look!”, “wow!”, “pretty!”, and “love you.” 🌟

Let’s lean into wonder, connection, and moments that make language come alive. 💫

💬 Focus + Tips:

❄️ Narrate your day — talk about what you see, hear, feel (“Look! Snow is falling!”)

🎄 Use descriptive words — “soft snow,” “cold hands,” “bright lights.”

🗣️ Encourage kids to make choices: “Do you want the red ornament or the blue one?”

🧺 Play idea: sensory bin with snow, cotton balls, or “indoor snowballs” for describing and pretending

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Speechy Kean!

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Today, we’re giving thanks for all the wonderful families — those we serve and those we share our community with. 🍁

Each of you brings heart, laughter, and joy to the work we love so much.

Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, good food, and sweet moments with the people who make your heart feel at home. 🦃🥧

With hearts full of thanks,

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11/24/2025

Let’s have some turkey talk! 🦃

Practice silly tongue twisters with your child:
‘Tiny turkeys take turns talking!’ 🪶
‘Pumpkin pie please!’ 🥧

Fun phrases help kids work on articulation and rhythm of speech — plus they’ll giggle through it! 😄

What’s your family’s favorite Thanksgiving food to say and eat? 🍽️

11/19/2025

This week, build language through gratitude! 🌾

Each day, share one thing you’re thankful for using a describing word—
“I’m thankful for our warm home,” “I’m thankful for my funny brother.”

Descriptive words help kids grow their vocabulary and express emotions more clearly. 🍂

At Speechy Kean, we’re thankful for the families who trust us to help their children’s voices bloom.

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11/17/2025

✨Speechy Kean Sneak Peek!✨

Our therapy table is all set for some squirrelly fun this week! 🐿️🍁

We’ll be working on speech and language skills through fall-themed games like Squirrel Dash, Squirrel Bingo, and our sensory bin full of leaves, pumpkins, and hidden treasures. 🌰🎃

At Speechy Kean, we believe learning happens best through play — and this week, it’s all about autumn adventures and busy little squirrels! 🍂🧺

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Today we pause to thank all who have served.

Encourage your child to practice expressive language by writing or drawing a “Thank You” card for a veteran.

It’s a meaningful way to grow language and gratitude. ❤️🤍💙

Words have power—and using them to show appreciation is one of the best lessons we can teach.

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