by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Jun 24, 2016 | Balancing Needs, Priorities, Relationships, Music, Podcast, Social/Emotional, Understanding Development
We are happier when we enjoy meaningful relationships: it’s scientifically proven On this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet explores the idea that the first years of life are dedicated to the development of a secure bond with one or more caregivers, followed by the...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Jun 17, 2016 | Cognition, Music, Podcast, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Understanding Development
What is open-ended play, and where can I get some? On this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, Ayelet answers the following questions: What is open-ended play, and why is it important? What kinds of materials are considered good for open-ended play? What objects...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Jun 10, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Understanding Development
The term “speech therapist,” for many of us, is a complete misnomer! On this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet shares a bit about what it is she does as a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Below is the transcript of this episode’s “Developmental Thought,” a...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Jun 3, 2016 | Cognition, Music, Podcast, Understanding Development
To teach our children, we give of ourselves. But how much is the right amount of support? On this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet explores what it means to give the “right amount” of support when our young children are learning new skills. Below is the transcript...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jun 3, 2016 | Blog, Music, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Visual Supports
We used to go to music class and I’d take my son’s hand to “help him” bang on the drum. Then I realized, he was watching all the other babies do it on their own – why did he need me to make him do it? He would imitate everybody else when...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | May 27, 2016 | Cognition, Music, Podcast, Understanding Development
Making connections in the brain and in the world… What do the skills of matching, classifying and patterning have in common? What do these things involve and require when it comes to brain-building? How can we best support these developing skills in our infants and...