Holiday Gift Ideas That Boost Early Language Development (Ages 0–5)
The holiday season naturally invites play, exploration, and shared routines, all of which are essential for …
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Holiday Language Activities for Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)
Preschoolers are curious, imaginative, and eager to participate. Holiday traditions offer rich opportunities for conversation, storytelling, …
Holiday Language Activities for Toddlers (Ages 1–3)
Holiday seasons create warm, predictable routines, and toddlers thrive on this kind of repetition. When you …
How to Use Narration to Boost Your Child’s Language
Language development begins long before a child ever says their first word. Every sound, gesture, and …
Echolalia in Children: What It Means and How to Support Communication at Home
Echolalia means a child repeats words or phrases they have heard before. This can be right …
Why Your Child Listens to the Therapist (But Not You) — and How to Change That
As a speech-language pathologist, I often hear parents say things like: “They will not do that …
How to Use Social Stories to Teach Everyday Routines and Social Skills
As a speech-language pathologist, I often hear parents say things like: “They will not do that …
How to Use Social Stories to Teach Everyday Routines and Social Skills
Teaching families how to use social stories is an important topic for me. Social stories are …
Why Flashcards Aren’t the Best Way to Teach Preschoolers Speech and Language
Many parents ask, “Should I use flashcards with my preschooler?” Flashcards can help older children practice …
What Is Joint Attention? How It Supports Language & Play
What is joint attention? Joint attention is the shared focus between two people on the same …
Why Conversation Matters for Homework Success
Why Conversation Matters Homework is not just about getting the right answers. It is about making …
Phonological Awareness Made Simple for Parents
Phonological awareness may sound like a complex term, but it simply means helping children become aware …
What Is Parentese? How Talking “Baby Talk” Boosts Language Skills
If you’ve ever found yourself naturally raising your pitch, slowing down, and exaggerating your words when …
How to Make Speech Practice Fun at Home for Kids
When children are working on their speech sounds, therapy sessions with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) are …