by Sonia Strueby | Jun 29, 2026 | Feeding & Swallowing
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Almost every parent has dealt with a child who refuses vegetables, insists on the same meal every night, or melts down when a familiar food looks slightly different than...
by Sonia Strueby | Jun 25, 2026 | Developmental Stages, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published July 2018, Reviewed and Updated 2026 As summer winds down, one question comes up again and again for families of young children: Is my child ready? Whether your child is heading to preschool for the first time...
by Sonia Strueby | Jun 19, 2026 | Resources, School Aged Activities
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published March 2018, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Summer is supposed to be a time for rest, adventure, and fun — and it absolutely should be. But for many families, it also comes with a nagging worry: Will my child forget...
by Sonia Strueby | Jun 18, 2026 | Resources, School Aged Activities
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published December 2018, Reviewed and Updated 2026 When a child is struggling in school, two of the most important questions a parent can ask are: What kind of support does my child need? And how do I make sure they’re...
by Sonia Strueby | Jun 16, 2026 | Executive Function, School Aged Activities
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published August 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Homework battles. Forgotten assignments. Cramming the night before a test. For many families, the after-school hours can feel just as exhausting as the school day itself....
by Sonia Strueby | Jun 10, 2026 | Social Skills
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Every child experiences big emotions — frustration, worry, disappointment, fear. That’s completely normal. What varies from child to child is the ability to...
by Sonia Strueby | Jun 8, 2026 | Executive Function, Resources
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Think about how you manage your own day. A to-do list on the fridge. A calendar on your phone. A sticky note on the computer. Most adults rely on visual supports without...
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...
