Blogs
Should I Wait?
Worried your child might be behind in speech but unsure if it’s time to act? Learn the early signs of speech delays and when waiting can help — or hurt.
Understanding Lisps
Not all lisps are the same. Discover the different types of lisps, when they are developmental, and when speech therapy is recommended.
1000 Words a Week
Simple daily habits that dramatically increase your child’s vocabulary and language growth.
Telehealth
Can speech therapy really work over video? Here’s how teletherapy supports children and teens right from the comfort of home.
Your Teen’s Path
Speech therapy isn’t just for little kids. Learn how we help teenagers with articulation, social communication, and confidence.
AAC in Action
Real-life examples of how AAC devices help children communicate, reduce frustration, and build independence.
Benefits of In-Home Speech Therapy
See why children make faster progress when therapy happens in the place they feel safest — home.
Feeding Therapy Thanksgiving
How to navigate picky eating, sensory challenges, and feeding therapy during the holidays without stress.
Christmas Activities That Boost Speech
Fun, play-based holiday activities that naturally encourage speech and language development.
Family Empowerment Scholarship
Learn how families can access support and funding to make speech therapy more accessible.
How to Help Your Child or Teen with the “S” Sound
Practical tips for helping with “S” sound errors at home before and during therapy.
Is Your Child’s Speech Delay All In Your Head?
How to trust your instincts as a parent and recognize when a speech evaluation is the right step.
How Long Are Speech Therapy Waitlists?
Why waitlists are so long — and what you can do right now to help your child while waiting.
3 Ways to Support Speech Therapy
Explore practical, parent-friendly tips and insights on speech development, therapy support, and everyday strategies you can use at home to help your child communicate with confidence.
What is AAC
A beginner-friendly guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how it helps children with speech delays, autism, and complex communication needs.
Speech Therapy in Your Homeschool Routine
A practical guide to weaving speech therapy into your homeschool day so communication supports learning instead of competing with it.
Communication Is More Than Behavior
A deeper look at why communication is a neurological and developmental process—not just observable behavior—and why that distinction matters in speech therapy.
Toddler Understands But Isn’t Talking?
Learn why some toddlers understand language but don’t speak yet, signs of expressive language delay, and when to seek speech therapy.
What Does Speech Therapy for Toddlers Look Like?
Wondering what speech therapy for toddlers looks like? Learn how play-based, in-home sessions work and how they help children build communication skills.
Are Kids Different These Days? A Speech Therapist’s Perspective
Are kids developing differently today? A pediatric speech therapist shares insights on communication, screen time, social interaction, and modern childhood development.
Ms. Rachel, the SLP?
Ms. Rachel can support language exposure, but she is not a replacement for real-life interaction or speech therapy. Learn what an SLP wants parents to know.
School Vs Private Speech Therapy
Learn the differences between school-based and private speech therapy, including goals, scheduling, eligibility, and how each supports communication development.
Does AAC Reduce Verbal Speech?
Wondering if using AAC will stop your child from talking? Learn what the research says about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), how it supports speech and language development, and why it can be a powerful tool for helping children communicate with confidence.
Will My Child Lose Speech Progress Over Summer?
Learn how summer speech therapy helps children maintain speech, language, and communication skills while preventing regression between school years.
Summer Speech Language Activities
Turn everyday summer fun into meaningful speech and language practice. Explore 10 simple activities that naturally build communication, vocabulary, articulation, executive functioning, and social skills all season long.
Speech and Language Milestones by Age: Should You Be Concerned?
Explore speech and language milestones from 13 months through fifth grade, along with signs that may indicate it is time to seek additional support.
How to Prepare Your Child’s Communication Skills Before School Starts
Help your child build strong communication skills before the school year begins. Learn simple ways to boost listening, vocabulary, conversation, and confidence.
First Week of School Communication Skills
Learn what your child's first week of school can reveal about their speech, language, and communication skills, plus signs parents should watch for.
Why Some Children Struggle To Make Friends
Learn how speech, language, and social communication skills can affect a child’s ability to make friends, join play, take turns, and connect with peers.
Teacher Mentioned a Speech Concern?
Did your child’s teacher mention a speech or language concern? Learn what to ask, when to contact an SLP, and what to expect from an evaluation.
Hidden Language Skills for School Success
Learn how language skills like following directions, understanding spoken information, asking questions, and executive functioning support school success.
Communication Concerns After School Starts
Is your child struggling with directions, speech, homework, storytelling, or peers? Learn which communication concerns to watch for after school starts.
Why Can’t Others Understand My Child?
You understand your child, but others don’t. Learn why familiar listeners understand speech more easily and when speech sound difficulties may warrant an SLP evaluation.