Puppets are an engaging way to target speech and language skills with your children. These whimsical characters are not just playthings;...

Spring is all about growth. The transformation from tadpole to frog makes frogs one of my favorite topics for spring speech and language...

Can you say that three times fast?! Tongue twisters are a fun way to practice speech sounds for kids at the sentence and conversational...

Spring is here! There are many ways to target speech and language goals while celebrating spring. I love selecting books from the local...

As speech sounds are developing, many children will make one sound in place of another. A common pattern, known as a phonological...

The earliest consonants to develop in English are the sounds made with the lips and front of the tongue, such as: /m, b, t, n, w, d, p/....

February is Black History Month, and it’s an important time to honor the contributions of African American citizens to our society....

New Orleans Mardi Gras is definitely on my bucket list! I’ve been fortunate enough to experience Carnival in Europe, but I’ve never been...

As both a speech therapist and a myofunctional therapist, I look for the “why” behind the symptoms. Many children who are referred to me...

Valentine’s Day is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk about ways to show we care, kindness, and traditions....

I love using the picture book “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen for speech therapy. This is a great book for upper elementary school students. The...

Did you know that playing “grocery store” can target goals for language therapy? Many children have toy food and baskets at home. It’s...

I love the excitement of New Year’s Eve, although as a parent, it’s been a minute since I’ve watched the ball drop at midnight! That...

Learning about winter animals, both in the north and south poles, is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk...

Did you know that stuffed animals can be used for language therapy? Many of us have stuffed animals lying around the house. Grab your...

The longest night of the year, also called Winter Solstice, is coming up on December 21st. While I personally look forward to the...

When many people think of speech therapy, the first things that come to mind are late talking toddlers and preschoolers working on their...

I definitely consider myself to be a bookworm! I love using books whenever possible in speech therapy, and books are an easy way to...

I absolutely love the picture book, “Snowmen at Night,” by Caralyn and Mark Beuhner. The premise is that a little boy sees his...

Books are a wonderful way to target speech and language goals. By reading to your child, you can build understanding by asking...