Practical guidance from our speech-language pathologists and learning specialists to support your child's speech, reading, and learning.
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLPOriginally Published January 2025, Reviewed and Updated 2026 It is so important to expose children to reading from a young age. Shared book reading supports speech, language, and literacy skills in young children. There are so many books...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLPOriginally Published January 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Did you know one of the most powerful tools for teaching your child to read is already right in front of them: their own name? Your child's name literacy starts here, with letters...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLPOriginally Published June 2024, Reviewed and Updated 2026 The foundation for successful reading is built in the preschool years through key skills called phonological awareness. These skills help a child notice and work with the sounds that...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP Originally Published May 2018, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Are you unsure whether your child understands what you say to them? Do you worry about how their language skills are developing? Parents often ask us questions about their 15 to 20...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP Originally Published February 2025, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Playtime is a crucial part of your child's development, and it is also one of the best times to work on building speech and language skills. In the unstructured setting of play,...
Wondering if your 2-year-old is talking enough? Discover key speech and language milestones, plus expert advice on when early intervention may help your toddler thrive.
