The Science of Play: A Parent’s Guide to How Play and Language Grow Together

Whether you’re a new parent watching your baby mouth a set of keys or a toddler-parent navigating the "mine!" phase, you’ve probably wondered: Is this how they’re supposed to play?

At Small Talk Speech Therapy, we believe play is a child's most important "job." It isn't just "fun and games"; it’s the primary way children learn to communicate, problem-solve, and connect.