by Sonia Strueby | May 29, 2026 | Play, Speech & Language
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published January 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Play is the most natural learning environment a child has. It’s where they practice communication, build vocabulary, develop social skills, and make sense of the...
by Sonia Strueby | May 25, 2026 | Reading, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Did you know you can start building literacy skills long before your child ever sets foot in a kindergarten classroom? In fact, the foundation for reading begins in...
by Sonia Strueby | May 21, 2026 | Reading
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 If your child is learning to read and struggling, there’s a good chance phonological awareness is part of the picture. It’s one of the most important — and...
by Sonia Strueby | May 19, 2026 | Reading
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Spelling tests, word lists, sight word flashcards — for many children, these are the source of weekly dread. And for parents, watching a child struggle to remember words...
by Sonia Strueby | May 15, 2026 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published October 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 If you’ve ever found yourself watching your child and wondering, “Should they be talking more by now?” — you’re not alone. It’s one of the...
