Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: April 14, 2022 | Updated: September 1, 2026 First words typically begin to appear in a child's expressive communication around age one. When we take a...
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Choose a Book for Your Child: 4 Helpful Tips
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: August 9, 2022 | Updated: September 1, 2026 "How do I choose a book for my child? Is this the right level? What series do you recommend?" We've heard...
What Is Teletherapy? A Guide for Parents
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: June 22, 2020 | Updated: September 1, 2026 What is teletherapy, and will it work for my child? It's a common question. Families exploring...
Practice Pronouns With Books: 3 Simple Activities
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: October 28, 2019 | Updated: August 31, 2026 You can practice pronouns with books during everyday storytime, no worksheets or flashcards required. By...
Action Words and Your Child’s Language Development
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: July 29, 2019 | Updated: August 31, 2026 Action words, or verbs, are essential for children to talk about what's happening around them. Nouns (people,...
Turn Play Into Learning for Your Preschooler
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: July 11, 2019 | Updated: August 31, 2026 A whole new batch of kids will be heading into preschool and kindergarten this fall, and for many parents, that...





