Dear Listen Love Learn Baby families and friends,

As we move into March, I’ve been thinking a lot about connection.

When we look at the science of how babies learn, it all comes back to that one word – connection.

Connection is how language grows, and it’s truly the place where a child’s confidence begins.

This month, I’m especially excited to share more of our growing Do–Say–Play collection with you.

I created these activities to take the guesswork out of playtime. Whether you’re sitting on the floor with a favorite toy or sharing a quick book before naptime, these tools are there to help you turn those small, everyday moments into big opportunities for listening.

My goal has always been to give you that "gentle nudge"—simple guidance on what to say and do—so you can feel completely confident supporting your baby’s communication in a way that feels natural, not forced.

A quick piece of happy news: Listen Love Learn Baby will soon be collaborating with The Pump Station & Nurtury! We’ll be bringing Do–Say–Play guidance to their wonderful community, and it feels like such a perfect fit.

As always, thank you for being a part of this journey. Whether you are in the middle of those blurry newborn days, enjoying the first sweet babbles, or finally hearing those long-awaited first words, please remember that what you are doing is so important.

You are teaching your baby how to listen, how to love, and how to learn.

With warmth,

Lois Kam Heymann, M.A. CCC-SLP

Speaking of connection, our community has been growing so beautifully. Over on Instagram, we just hit 400 followers. And to celebrate, I wanted to do something special to get our resources into the hands of the families and professionals who need them most.

I am giving away my newest resource, The Listening Roadmap. The Listening Roadmap was created to take the guesswork out of early speech and language development.

It is a research-informed guide that helps parents understand and support the early listening skills that form the foundation for speech and language.

Before babies talk, they learn to listen. This roadmap walks you through the early listening skills that support communication—breaking them down into simple, easy-to-understand steps you can use in everyday life.

But I need your help to reach even more families.

So if this community has been helpful to you, I’d love your help growing it.

Share this link to The Listening Roadmap with all the people in your life who care about children—parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caregivers, and every SLP you know.

Every share helps us reach another family who may be looking for guidance in those early months.

Do Say Play Cards: My signature tool for turning everyday play into a language-rich experience.

My Toy & Book List: I have handpicked and selected items that encourage auditory processing and curiosity for the ages of birth to 24 months.

The Pump Station & Nurtury Collaboration: I am so excited to announce our new partnership! We have bundled our favorite developmental tools and a NEW set of “Do, Say, Play” Cards, to make gifting easy and impactful.

How to Shop:

• In Los Angeles? Stop by The Pump Station to grab our exclusive bundle in person.

• Shopping Online? You can order the Do Say Play cards directly at listenlovelearn.com and purchase the affiliate toys through the Pump Station website.

Stay Connected: For more daily tips, video demonstrations, and learning inspiration, follow us on Instagram!