Season 4 Episode 1: 'Beyond First Words: Early Childhood Communication' with Lindsay Morgan

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Season 4 Episode 1: 'Beyond First Words: Early Childhood Communication' with Lindsay Morgan
Feb 16, 2026 Season 4 Episode 1
New Horizon Academy | Cara

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Lindsay Morgan, a pediatric speech language pathologist with M Health Fairview, brings her expertise to discuss milestones for language development in early childhood, as well as tips, tricks and behaviors to observe for parents & guardians trying to raise a communicative child. 

During this episode, we discuss:

  • An overview of the field of speech pathology and the pediatric application of this practice
  • A general timeline for childhood language development
  • Activities to promote learning new words and concepts
  • Raising a bilingual child
  • How delays might develop and when to reach out to a professional

Find Lindsay's professional profile here: Lindsay Morgan, SLP - Burnsville, MN - Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology 

Resources Lindsay recommends for families looking to gain more knowledge about childhood language development:


 




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