Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: April 7, 2022 | Updated: September 1, 2026 Are you concerned that your child has a tongue or lip tie? Have you been told tongue ties "rarely cause...
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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: How It Helps Kids
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: October 17, 2022 | Updated: August 31, 2026 Orofacial myofunctional therapy is a specialized program that corrects improper tongue and facial muscle...
Oral Mechanism Exam: What It Is and Why It Matters
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: August 24, 2023 | Updated: August 27, 2026 Speech-language pathologists often call it an "oral mech" exam. This quick, hands-on assessment looks at the...
When Is My Baby Ready to Start Solid Foods?
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: April 10, 2024 | Updated: August 19, 2026 Most babies are ready to start solid foods around six months old, but the right time depends more on your...
What Is Tongue-Tie — and When Should It Be Treated?
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published April 2022, Reviewed and Updated 2026 If you've ever been told your child might have a tongue-tie, you've probably also encountered a confusing mix of opinions — from "it's no big deal" to "it needs to be...
Picky Eater or Feeding Disorder? What Parents Need to Know
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...





