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5 Tips to Start the School Year Off Great
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP Originally Published August 2019, Reviewed and Updated August 2026 Is your family feeling the excitement of a new school year — or a little bit of dread? Either way, you're not alone. The back-to-school transition brings a mix of emotions...
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? A Parent’s Guide to Digital Wellness
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published May 2019, Reviewed and Updated 2026 We live in a world saturated with screens — tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, gaming consoles, laptops. For today's children, digital media is simply part of life. And for...
How to Make the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published September 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Parent-teacher conferences are short — often just 15 to 20 minutes — but they can be some of the most valuable conversations you have all year about your child's...
How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Keep Your Child Learning All Summer
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...
School Accommodations and Learning Support: A Parent’s Guide
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...






