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Big Little Learners Tips and tools to encourage speech/language development and mental wellness in children from infants to school-age!

09/02/2026

🎉 FEEDING + COMMUNICATION GIVEAWAY! 🎉

Mealtimes are about so much more than eating — they’re full of opportunities to build communication, connection + independence. 🥄💬

We teamed up with some of our favorite feeding brands to give ONE family the ultimate mealtime bundle!

✨ ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
🥣 EZPZ feeding favorites
🤍 A Busy Baby mealtime bundle
đźšś Constructive Eating feeding favorites
đź’¬ PLUS a Big Little Learners mealtime communication guide with simple ways to build language right at the table!

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Follow Big Little Learners, ezpz Baby Feeding Products, Busy Baby + Constructive Eating
2. Like this Reel
3. Tag a parent friend in the comments — each separate tag = another entry!

✨ BONUS: Share this Reel to your Story + tag Big Little Learners for 5 extra entries!

Giveaway closes Wednesday, September 9 at 11:59 PM ET. Winner will be announced Thursday, September 10. 🎉

Open to U.S. residents 18+. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.

GOOD LUCK! 🤍

09/01/2026

When your child is a senior in high school, it’s easy to worry about grades, college decisions, majors, and whether they’re “ready.”

But some of the things that matter most won’t show up on a transcript.

Before they head into their next chapter, ask yourself:

❤️ Do they know how to make AND choose good friends?
Not just how to meet people, but how to recognize the people who make them feel safe, supported, and like themselves. And how to walk away from friendships that don’t.

🙋 Do they know how to ask for help?
Can they email a professor, talk to an advisor, tell a friend they’re struggling, or reach out when something feels too big to handle alone? Independence doesn’t mean doing everything by yourself.

💪 Can they be uncomfortable…and do it anyway?
Walk into the dining hall alone. Show up to a club where they don’t know anyone. Introduce themselves. Try something new. Risk feeling awkward. So much growth happens when they learn that discomfort doesn’t mean “don’t do it.”

We spend so much of childhood preparing our kids to succeed academically.

But maybe one of our biggest jobs is preparing them to navigate life when we’re not right there beside them. ❤️

Which of these do you think is hardest to teach?

Hi to all the new faces here 👋💛We’re your therapist mom friends (Mental Health 🧠 & Speech) behind Big Little Learners! W...
08/30/2026

Hi to all the new faces here đź‘‹đź’›

We’re your therapist mom friends (Mental Health 🧠 & Speech) behind Big Little Learners! We have been friends for over 20 years, and moms figuring it all out right alongside you.

We started Big Little Learners because communication and emotions really do go hand in hand. 🗣️🧠

We share simple, realistic ways to encourage speech and language, help your child through big feelings, build important skills through everyday play, and raise confident little communicators.

If you’re new here, say hi below! How old are your little ones? 💛

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08/25/2026

Does “da” for “done” count as a word?
YES! 🙌
It’s called a word approximation 💬

When babies are first learning to talk, it’s VERY common for words not to sound exactly like the adult version.

Think:
✨ “da” = done
✨ “ba” = ball
✨ “wa” = water
✨ “nana” = banana

The important part?
✔️ They use it consistently
✔️ They use it purposefully
✔️ It has a clear meaning

If so — count it as a word! 👏
Early words don’t need to sound perfect to count. 🤍

08/18/2026

Watching Lindsay’s story unfold is a heartbreaking reminder of how important it is for postpartum women to be heard, taken seriously, and connected with the right care.

There’s also a lot of terminology being discussed, so here’s a quick breakdown:

Postpartum: The period after giving birth, involving major physical, hormonal, and emotional changes.

Postpartum anxiety (PPA): Persistent or overwhelming worry, fear, or anxiety.

Postpartum depression (PPD): Ongoing sadness, hopelessness, irritability, loss of interest, or difficulty feeling connected.

Postpartum psychosis (PPP): A rare but serious psychiatric emergency that can involve hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, severe confusion, or losing touch with reality.

Finding the RIGHT help matters. Severe or sudden changes in mental health during pregnancy or postpartum should never be dismissed as “just hormones.” This doesn’t mean leaving a therapist you trust—it means asking about their experience with perinatal mental health and seeking additional support when needed.

🤍 Resources: Postpartum Support International offers support and connections to perinatal mental health resources. In the U.S., call or text 988 for a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. For an immediate safety concern, seek emergency medical care.

This post is for education and awareness only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized professional care.

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