by Sonia Strueby | May 1, 2026 | Reading
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published October 2016, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Watching your child struggle with reading is hard. You can see their intelligence, their curiosity, their potential — and yet the written word just doesn’t seem to...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 30, 2026 | Speech & Language
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: January 2017 | Updated: September 1, 2026 If your child is difficult to understand or has been diagnosed with a motor speech disorder like apraxia, you...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 29, 2026 | Speech & Language
Originally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 As a speech-language pathologist, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is, “What’s the best way to help my child practice their speech sounds at home?” It’s a...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 28, 2026 | Speech & Language
Originally Published January 2017, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 As a parent, it’s natural to wonder if your child’s development is on track. When your three-year-old is playing with other children, you might ask yourself: “Should they be talking...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 28, 2026 | Speech & Language
Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 “I don’t know if he doesn’t understand me, or if he’s just not listening.” If you’ve ever said this, you are not alone. It’s one of the most common frustrations we...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 23, 2026 | Feeding & Swallowing
Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 Does this sound familiar? “My child will only eat mac and cheese, and it has to be the dinosaur shape.” If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. When a child gets stuck on...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 22, 2026 | Developmental Stages, Resources, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Originally Published May 2018, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 If you’re concerned that your child might not be meeting their communication milestones, you’re not alone. Communication disorders are among the most common childhood disabilities, affecting an...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 16, 2026 | Speech & Language
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: December 2016 | Updated: September 2, 2026 As a speech therapist, one of my favorite things is watching that “aha!” moment when a new word...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 15, 2026 | Speech & Language
Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 As a parent, you hang on every sound your toddler makes, from their first coos to their first words. But it can also be a source of anxiety. You might find yourself wondering, “Are they saying...
by Sonia Strueby | Apr 15, 2026 | Reading
Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 Does the weekly spelling list lead to frustration in your home? If practicing spelling words feels like a constant struggle, you’re not alone. For many children, simple memorization isn’t...
