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 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 Julia | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice, Speech
If your child has difficulty being understood, a speech pathologist may talk about phonological intervention. This means therapy that helps children learn how sounds work in words and how changing a sound can change meaning. Different children need different...
by Speech Pathologist Chanelle | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice, Language, Speech
Parents are often told to “wait and see” when they notice their child has trouble saying certain sounds. You might hear things like: “They’ll grow out of it.” “Lots of kids talk like that.” “Let’s give it a bit more time.” While this advice is usually well...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Oct 28, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice, Language
Hearing your child’s first words is one of those magical parenting moments. But for many families, those first words don’t come as quickly as expected, and it’s natural to feel worried or unsure about what to do next. The good news is that you can support your child’s...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Oct 15, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice, Language, Play
As a parent, you might worry that helping your child build language skills means sitting them down with worksheets and flashcards. The good news is that language learning happens naturally every day. You can turn ordinary routines into powerful learning opportunities....
