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Child and therapist using a colorful hundreds grid to practice math skills at ETLC

Fun Ways to Build Math Skills at Home

Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLPOriginally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Math doesn't have to be a battle. For many children, the struggle with math isn't about ability. It's about anxiety, missing foundational skills, or never having had the right...

Student practicing math facts with a tutor during a tutoring session

Learning Specialist vs. Tutor: Which Does My Child Need?

Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLPOriginally Published January 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 When a child starts struggling in school, one of the first questions parents ask is, "Should I get my child a tutor?" It's an instinct, and tutoring can be the right choice for...

ETLC learning specialist at her desk reviewing student accommodation plans on a computer

School Accommodations and Learning Support: A Parent’s Guide

Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLPOriginally 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 actually...

Boy writing on a whiteboard while an ETLC therapist guides a handwriting activity

Why Is Writing Hard for My Child? How to Help

Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLPOriginally Published December 2022, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Why is writing hard for my child? It is one of the most common questions parents ask, and the answer starts with how much writing demands at once. Writing is one of the most...