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...
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 | Jun 2, 2026 | Play, Speech & Language
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published January 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Speech and language practice doesn’t have to mean flashcards at the kitchen table. Some of the best language-building moments happen during car rides, family game...
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...
