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Pacifiers and Your Baby: What They’re Good For—and When It’s Time to Let Go
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Pacifiers and Your Baby: What They’re Good For—and When It’s Time to Let Go

Pacifiers: Helpful Tool or Harmful Habit?
Pacifiers can be incredibly soothing for infants—but knowing when (and how) to say goodbye is just as important as knowing when to start. In the first six months, pacifiers support your baby’s oral-motor development and feeding reflexes. But prolonged use can interfere with speech, swallowing, and proper jaw growth.

Not sure which pacifier is best or when to wean? Learn what speech therapists recommend and how to make the transition smoother—for both you and your child.

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How Speech Therapy Builds Social Skills in Kids

Learn how speech therapy at Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park helps children build confidence, connection, and communication through social skills training.

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What Happens During a Speech Therapy Evaluation?

Curious about speech therapy evaluations? Get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens during your child's first visit to Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park.

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