Milestones of Speech

Offered by: Premier Pediatrics - Aaron Heaberlin M.D.

Asa pediatrician, I often hear from concerned parents about their child’s speech development. It’s important for parents to understand that every child develops at their own pace, but there are some general milestones that should be met by the age of two. Here is a brief overview of what to expect and when to seek medical advice.

At six months, babies should be cooing, blowing raspberries, and babbling. By nine months, they should be making alot of different sounds, (like mamama, dadada), and start to mimic sounds. At 12 months, they should wave bye-bye, call parents by specific names (mama, dada), and understand the word “no”. At 18 months they should have three to 4 more words besides mama, and dada, and able to follow one step commands like “give it to me”. At 2 years old they should be able to point to things in a book when you ask such as “Where is the cow?”, can put two words together like “more drink”, be able to name at least two body parts, and using more gestures than waving and pointing like blowing a kiss or nodding their head.

If a child is not meeting these milestones, it may be a sign of a speech delay. In some cases, speech delays can be due to hearing loss or other medical conditions, and it’s important to seek medical advice if you have concerns.

If you notice that your child is not making sounds, mimicking words, or using gestures, or if they are not responding to their name or seem to have difficulty understanding simple instructions, it’s time to schedule a visit with your pediatrician. Early intervention is key, and speech therapy can be very effective in helping children catch up and reach their full potential.

Remember, every child develops at their own pace, but if you have concerns about your child’s speech development, don’t hesitate to reach out to your pediatrician. We are here to support you and your child’s growth and development.

Part-Time Preschool available through UPK!

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Available to (Ages 3 - 4) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It runs through the 10-month school year (Aug-May) from 8:45 am-12:15 pm.

The state is offering free and reduced preschool for all children who are 4 by October 1st through the Universal Preschool Program (UPK). Any child who signs up for UPK for their part-time program is able to sign up for our PT pre-K class and the tuition will be free.

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• Preschool classes feature low child/ teacher ratios with caring teachers and a safe environment.

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• Practice starts week of 4/11/23

• Game days - Sat. starting in late May

• All ages welcome, 5-18, and co-ed option for U8’s through U13

Please check out our website, Facebook page, or email us to get in touch with Coach Jeff or Coach Damon.

Brighton Youth Rugby Association (“BYRA”) is excited to head into our fifth spring/summer season. During 2022 we not only had a successful summer season, but a great fall season which included our first all girls high school team. We are very excited to continue growing our program and sharing our passion for Rugby with Brighton and surrounding areas. As BYRA grows, our mission continues to be keeping kids active and providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Our program focuses on building strong character in our young athletes and having a positive impact on the local community. Rugby is rapidly growing in popularity, especially among football families and coaches that embrace the safe tackling methods taught in Rugby.

Our youth league begins with co-ed flag for kids ages 5-8 and co-ed tackle for ages 8 and up; as well as boys and girls high school teams. If you want to be a part of a league that believes every family is part of our family, we invite you and your child to come check out our FREE rugby camp week on April 11th and April 13th from 5:30 - 7PM at Pheasant Ridge Park. Practices are Tuesdays and ursdays 5:30 to 7PM with games held every Saturday starting at the end of May. . Registration link and other updates can be found at: www.brightonyouthra.com, www.facebook. com/BrightonyouthRA/, or email us at: brightonyouthra@gmail.com.

Water Conservation Poster Contest

Offered by: City of Brighton

All City of Brighton elementary school students from kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate in the City of Brighton’s Water Conservation Poster Contest. e contest allows elementary school children to showcase their creative talents by conveying the importance of water conservation through a poster drawing. e goal is to educate students by: 1) instilling an appreciation of water; 2) understanding the importance of protecting this precious resource and 3) providing information on how the community can conserve water. Posters will be judged on creativity, relevance to theme, legibility and adherence to guidelines.

Awards:

• All entries will be featured on the city’s website. e City will recognize a first, second, and third place winner.

• Winners will receive the following monetary prize: First-place winner: $100; Second-place winner: $50; ird-place winner: $25; and Honorable mention: $25.

• Winners will be recognized at a City Council meeting and featured on the city’s website and social media pages.

• e First-place winning poster will be printed and displayed throughout the City. e deadline to submit your poster is April 30, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. Guidelines and submission details can be found at www. brightonco.gov/waterposter.