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Halloween Books for Kids
Halloween is a festive part of the fall season. Aside from costumes and candy, Halloween-themed picture books are a way to incorporate...
Melissa Goff
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Early Chapter Books for Kids
Are you a caregiver trying to engage your elementary school-aged kids in reading after school? There are many early chapter books...
Melissa Goff
Sep 29, 20251 min read


What is Joint Attention?
Babies and toddlers are often communicating with their caregivers before speaking words. One way babies and toddlers engage is through...
Melissa Goff
Sep 22, 20251 min read


What is Food Chaining?
Is your child a picky eater? There are many reasons for picky eating, including sensory and oral motor challenges. However, picky eating...
Melissa Goff
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Back-to-School Book List
The new school year is in full swing! Families can take trips to their local libraries to encourage reading outside of school. Many...
Melissa Goff
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Sign Language for Babies
Did you know that babies can learn sign language before spoken words? Sign language can be beneficial for both babies and caregivers...
Melissa Goff
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Pre-Verbal Communication in Babies
Did you know that babies communicate before they begin speaking? Many babies who are on track to speak their first words by one year of...
Melissa Goff
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Is My Toddler a Late Talker?
Are you a caregiver wondering if your toddler’s speech and language development are on track? Many children will begin speaking their...
Melissa Goff
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Fairy Tales for Summer Reading
Are you a caregiver trying to engage your kids in summer reading? Fairy tales are a fun way to stimulate the imagination! Following...
Melissa Goff
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Early Chapter Books for Summer Reading
Are you a caregiver trying to engage your kids in summer reading? There are many interesting early chapter books available at your local...
Melissa Goff
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Middle Grade Novels for Summer Reading
Are you a caregiver trying to engage your kids in summer reading? There are many fun middle grade novels available at your local library...
Melissa Goff
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Summer Books for Speech Therapy
Summer days are the perfect time to curl up with a book outside. There are many ways to target speech and language goals while enjoying...
Melissa Goff
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Have You Heard of Gliding?
Gliding is a phonological process, or common error pattern, in young children. Many children will make a /W/ sound instead of an /L/ or...
Melissa Goff
Jul 7, 20251 min read


Final Consonant Deletion
Have you heard of final consonant deletion (FCD)? FCD is a phonological process, or common error pattern in young children. For example,...
Melissa Goff
Jun 30, 20251 min read


F Speech Sound Development
Did you know the /F/ speech sound develops at different ages in English and Spanish? In English, the /F/ sound typically emerges around...
Melissa Goff
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Dolphin Books for Speech Therapy
Dolphins are a fun topic for summer speech therapy! During reading, children can practice speech sounds, describe pictures, and sequence...
Melissa Goff
Jun 16, 20251 min read


How to Practice Proper Oral Resting Posture at Home
Does your child’s mouth constantly hang open? Do you notice mouth breathing? If so, your child likely has incorrect oral resting posture....
Melissa Goff
Jun 9, 20251 min read


Should Kids Stop Using a Sippy Cup?
Does your toddler or preschooler want to drink from a sippy cup? Did you know sippy cups can negatively impact swallowing and speech...
Melissa Goff
Jun 2, 20251 min read


How Do I Know if My Child Needs to See a Speech Therapist?
When speaking with other parents at the playground, I’m often asked, “How do I know if my child needs to see a speech therapist? Won’t...
Melissa Goff
May 27, 20251 min read


What Speech Errors Are Age-Appropriate?
It’s true that speech sounds develop at different times, with some of the latest sounds developing at age 6. However, a good rule of...
Melissa Goff
May 19, 20251 min read
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