- Breathing is one of the most important vital functions, yet we do not think about it very often, as it mostly happens unconsciously and we take it for granted. However, the way we breathe significantly affects various areas of our lives, including the development of speech and language, and therefore shapes our quality of life.
- Proper nasal hygiene is often overlooked, yet it is an extremely important part of daily childcare and health. One of the most effective and simple measures is nasal irrigation with a saline or isotonic nasal solution, which gently removes excess mucus, allergens, and dust particles from the nasal cavity, enabling the child to breathe through […]
- On the first anniversary of GingoTalk, Petra and Meta share a personal reflection on how they found themselves where they are today. With heart and soul, they are dedicated to creating and sharing knowledge in the field of speech therapy. Their journey reflects a message they often share with parents of children with speech and […]
- Children’s toys such as babies, dolls and puppets are great accessories to encourage and expand children’s play. With animation and play through a hand puppet that has a movable mouth with a tongue, children can become even more intensely involved in play and conversation. We present five language concepts and ideas- how to help a […]
- Puppets are excellent therapeutic and didactic tools that can also be used in speech therapy when working with children. There are several reasons for using a puppet during the communication and language development in children. 1. It’s easier to establish contact with a child A child’s first contact with a speech therapist may be difficult […]