RVH Children's Development Services

Thank you so much for all your support this year! Here's to new beginnings and staying connected!

Do you know that asking too many questions can stop rather than nurture conversations? Do you know that asking too many questions can lead to less communication rather than more? Learn more about what strategy we suggest you increase.

Commenting Commenting is a very important strategy for developing vocabulary and language. Learn about this commonly suggested strategy.

While this looks like a simple game of pat-a-cake, know that this grandfather is helping his granddaughter learn the incredible power of imitation. During the first year of life, everytime you copy your little one, you are teaching them about imitation and imitation is one of the critical foundation skills our little ones need to learn.

Read Aloud reports that only 48% of young children in the U.S. are read to each day. Hoping our data is better? Why should you read aloud every day with your little one?

Research shows that reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to help your child prepare for reading and learning. Your child's vocabulary entering Kindergarten is a predictor of your child's future success.

The December early literacy calendar is out! Check out all the awesome ideas by the EarlyON Child & Family Centre Early Literacy Specialist. Building your child's early literacy foundation is key!

Do you know that building a snowman together with your little one is an excellent way to help your little one calm and regulate?
Activities that require some muscle work to complete such as pushing, lifting, and carrying are referred to as heavy work activities and often help children to be calm and focused.

With all the beautiful, white snow outside let's all get our little ones outside helping them regulate and most importantly, having fun!!

Have you heard about visual strategies and how they can help your child with transitions, understanding and use of language?Check out our YouTube playlist.

First Then Boards If your child is overwhelmed by verbal instructions or finds transitions difficult, this strategy is a winner!

Attention Alliston and area families...

Avoid the chaos of the mall and visit Santa at our Alliston location this holiday season!

On December 12th from 5 to 7 p.m., Santa will be at our site for child and family pictures. Join us to get your holiday photo in a fully accessible, sensory-friendly environment and participate in fun, holiday-themed crafts and activities!

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Language facilitation strategies to help your little one get talking!

7 Tips to Help Your Child Learn to Talk Learn about some helpful tips that you can implement to help your child learn to talk.