Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP Originally Published July 2023, Reviewed and Updated July 2026 Summer is winding down, and with it comes the familiar mix of anticipation and overwhelm that the back-to-school transition brings. For young children especially, shifting from...
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...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published December 2022, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Writing is one of the most cognitively demanding tasks we ask children to do. Think about everything it requires at once: planning what to say, holding ideas in working...
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...
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...
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...