Welcome!
Here Are Your Learn to Talk with Me Resources
Stephanie Cohen
M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC
Hoping to see you at the Winona Public Library event!
Find everything from tip sheets and milestone guides to articles and podcasts that make supporting communication easy and enjoyable. 🙌
📚 About the Event
Meet Your Child Where They Are: Supporting Communication Development and Love of Books
📅 Saturday, November 1 · 10:00–11:00 AM
👶 For caregivers of children ages 0–3 (children are welcome and encouraged to attend!)
Join author and speech-language pathologist Stephanie Cohen for a free and interactive session designed to empower families with practical, low-stress strategies for helping little ones learn to talk and develop a love of books.
You’ll learn:
Simple daily routines that naturally build language and pre-reading skills
Techniques for making reading more engaging and connected
Ways to support key communication and developmental milestones
🎁 Each attendee will receive a free copy of Stephanie’s board book, My First Learn-to-Talk Book.
Sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Initiative and the Friends of the Winona Public Library.
Choosing and Using Books to Support Communication & Connection
📅 Saturday, November 1 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
👩🏫 For early childhood educators, librarians, childcare providers, pediatric healthcare professionals, and others who support young families
This free professional workshop with Stephanie Cohen offers research-backed strategies that help professionals guide families in supporting early communication.
You’ll explore:
Key communication milestones in the first 3 years—and how to apply them
How to use books to encourage facial expressions, sounds, and new words
Approaches for supporting diverse learning needs
Practical, ready-to-use ideas to bring into your work
The session includes demonstration materials, downloadable resources, and time for Q&A.
🎁 Each attendee will receive a free copy of Stephanie’s board book, My First Learn-to-Talk Book.
Sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Initiative and the Friends of the Winona Public Library.
🧠 Featured Resources
🔗 Language Development Tools (Free Downloads)
My Tip Sheets
📖 From My Blog
Visit the BlTips to Help Your Child Say “Dada” → Explore articles on speech, language, and play-based learning
🎧 Interviews & Podcasts
My First Learn-To-Talk Book Series
ASHA 2024 Official Exhibitor Booth 526
Win a Set of My First Learn To Talk Books
Random Drawing Rules
A lucky winner will receive one full set of My First Learn to Talk books, five books including The I Can Say Mama Book and The I Can Say Dada Book! Winners drawn at random.
To Enter: Opt in to email address list on this page above. This form can be reached by visiting Stephanie in booth 526 and scanning the QR code or visiting this link. No purchase necessary.
Deadline to enter: December 6, 2024 11:59 p.m. CT
One lucky winner will chosen randomly from all eligible entries on December 7, 2024 and notified by email by December 13, 2024. If we don’t hear back within 7 days, we’ll choose another winner. Open to US residents 18 or older. Your email will be used to send updates, news, and offers from our team. You can unsubscribe anytime. (See our Privacy Policy for details.). Void where prohibited.. We’re not responsible for late, lost, or misdirected entries.