Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2021, Reviewed and Updated 2026 "What did you do at school today?" "Um… stuff." Every parent knows the frustration of trying to get information out of a child who struggles to organize and sequence...
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...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated 2026 "I don't know if he doesn't understand me, or if he's just not listening." If you've said this, you are not alone. It's one of the most common things parents tell us —...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 If your child stutters, you've probably experienced that painful moment of watching them struggle to get a word out — and felt the urge to finish their sentence, tell...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published January 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Speech and language practice doesn't have to mean flashcards at the kitchen table. Some of the best language-building moments happen during car rides, family game nights,...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published January 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Play is the most natural learning environment a child has. It's where they practice communication, build vocabulary, develop social skills, and make sense of the world...