by Thomas Keppel | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice
When parents observe a speech therapy session, they may notice that the same word, sound, or activity is repeated many times. This can sometimes raise questions such as, “Why are they practicing the same thing again and again?” or “Isn’t my child getting bored?” In...
by Speech Pathologist Isabelle | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog for Parents, Literacy
When children learn to read, there is often a focus on letters, books, and sounding out words. But there’s an important skill that comes before all of that—something you can’t see on a page. It’s called phonological awareness, and it plays a huge role in helping...
by Speech Pathologist Elise | May 14, 2026 | Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Blog for Parents
When a child receives a speech-generating device (SGD), it can feel like the solution has arrived. These devices are powerful and often life-changing, but they’re only one part of an effective communication system. A more robust approach is multimodal communication:...
by Speech Pathologist Nicole | May 7, 2026 | Blog for Parents, Home Practice, Language, Play, Speech
When people think about helping children with speech, they often picture flashcards, drills, or sitting at a table repeating words. But here’s the good news: some of the most powerful ways to support speech development happen in everyday moments — during play, meals,...
by Speech Pathologist Anna | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog for Parents
It’s one of the most common questions parents ask – “Should my child be talking by now?” If you’ve found yourself comparing your child to others at the playground or scrolling through milestone charts at 2am, you’re not alone. Language development can feel like...
by Jason Jason | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog for Parents
Many children experience challenges with communication, language development, or pronunciation during their early years. While some delays resolve naturally, others require professional support to ensure a child develops strong communication skills. Visiting a speech...
