Many parents wonder whether it’s normal for boys to speak later than girls. The answer isn’t clear-cut. Research does show...

Songs are helpful because: ■ They slow down speech, making it easier for children to understand. ■ When you sing,...

This is a question I hear more and more often. Some parents ask it with concern, others with pride—thinking it’s...

You can use them in many ways to encourage language development: Teach simple words such as “more,” “pop,” “blow,” “fly.”...

It’s often the very first habit that helps a child self-soothe and feel calm—sometimes starting as early as in the...

Stuttering in children is a type of speech fluency disorder that usually appears between the ages of 2 and 4....

Would you like your child to speak more confidently and fluently? Daily life is full of opportunities to support language...

Often, without realizing it, we meet all our children’s needs before they even have the chance to express them. But...

As a speech and language therapist, I’m often asked which toys best support speech development. Below are some simple and...

The demands of daily life often leave us with limited time for our children. But even a simple meal...

Otitis (ear infection) is one of the most common childhood conditions, especially from birth to age three. During episodes of...

Many parents wonder, “Does my child need speech therapy?” The answer often lies in small details which—if noticed early—can make...