Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: October 15, 2019 | Updated: August 31, 2026 The last few months of the year bring a packed calendar of family get-togethers and outings. These events...
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Practical guidance from our speech-language pathologists and learning specialists to support your child's speech, reading, and learning.
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Talking to New People: Tips to Help Your Child
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP Originally Published: March 30, 2017 | Updated: August 18, 2026 If your child gets nervous, frustrated, or embarrassed talking to new people, they're not alone. Conversation is a skill that can absolutely be taught and...
Help Your Child’s Anxiety: What to Avoid, What to Do
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: April 18, 2017 | Updated: August 27, 2026 Anxiety is common in children and adults alike, and as a parent, your instinct to comfort and protect your...
How to Help Your Child Get Organized for the New School Year
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP Originally Published January 2020, Reviewed and Updated August 2026 A new school year brings new teachers, new subjects, and new demands — and for many children, those demands quickly outpace the organizational skills they have in place....
How to Help Your Child Manage Big Emotions and Anxiety
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 recognize...
What Does a Speech-Language Pathologist Do? A Parent’s Guide
Originally Published May 2018, Reviewed and Updated April 2026 If you're concerned that your child might not be meeting their communication milestones, you're not alone. Communication disorders are among the most common childhood disabilities, affecting an estimated...





