With a busy family schedule its hard to find time for meaningful discussions with children. Finding ways to connect with your child is not only good for boosting their confidence but also provides them an opportunity to share what’s on their mind. The back and forth communication exchange between child and adult is an excellent way to stimulate language in young children. Here are 15 helpful conversation starters to take advantage of after school pickup or dinner time.

If you are new to online speech therapy, then we’ve got you covered! Here are some great tips to get you ready for your first speech therapy session.

You may hear other terms used such as telemedicine, online therapy, teletherapy, telespeech, etc., but they are all referring to the same concept. With telepractice a person in need of speech, language, voice or swallowing therapy/evaluations will receive all of the benefits of high-quality in-person therapy without having to travel to a clinic or hospital to receive the services.

To make a positive impact on your child’s social communication and language development, you should prepare yourself for success. If you set a little time each day to teach new communication skills to your child, eventually your practice will pay off.

I always get asked from new parents, “How can I help my child learn to talk”. There’s actually a fairly easy solution and after some practice it will come naturally. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Have you been wondering if your child’s speech or language should be evaluated but aren’t sure if it is time yet? When in doubt, go with your instincts because it may be time for help! Read on to learn more about milestones and have all of your questions answered about getting an evaluation by a speech language pathologist.

A new, nationwide effort to educate the public about communication disorders was recently launched by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)—a professional association of which I am a member. Called Identify the Signs, this campaign specifically aims to help people recognize the early warning signs of communication disorders. Read on to learn more about how to identify the signs of speech and language disorders in children.

The number one routine to teach talking and communicating is play. Why play? Because all children learn through play. Play is fun and is a natural part of a child’s development. Play also creates the desire for your child to talk and communicate.

Language is the primary way we communicate, but it doesn’t always come easy for children with physical or cognitive delays. A speech therapist can help.

Reading aloud helps to make reading fun, strengthens your child’s speech and language skills, helps develop early literacy skills and instills in your child a future of loving to read. Check out my top children’s book recommendations and extension activities!

There is a reality-based expression “You are what you eat” as all our body functions depend on how well we are nourished. Let’s explore nutrition’s impact on our children especially during the critical period of language development.

What is the best way to help your child develop a love for reading? The first thing that parents can do is read to your child. Even after a child can read independently you should still read aloud together. Reading helps to build language and listening skills. Here are some key tips on how to engage with your child and help them thrive.

Summer fun is synonymous with spending hours outdoors getting fresh air and exercising. But for children, backyards and other outdoor spaces can be surprisingly dangerous places, too. Following a few simple safety precautions can help prevent injuries in children.