Myth #1: Boys take longer to develop speech than girls. Fact: Speech and language development occurs at similar rates in boys compared to girls, typically before the age of 3 years old.  Myth #2: It is normal for boys to have a delay in language. Fact: Language delay should always be investigated.  In fact, boys are at higher risk…

When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a playground and we met a little girl who was 16 months old. This little girl was speaking at a very advanced level!  Meeting this little girl made me worried that Madi’s speech and language development were behind.  I began to frantically try to teach Madi new words; but I soon realized that I was over-reacting.   Every child…

It is very important to me that Madi is able to speak both English and Cantonese. I try my best to speak Cantonese with her at home. Sometimes it can be tricky because my husband only speaks English. There are several ways that a child can learn another language and become bilingual. Becoming bilingual through simultaneous bilingualism: Simultaneous bilingualism is when…