Parenting Tips & Speech Resources

Expert guides on speech therapy, language milestones, and fun activities to help your child communicate with confidence.

Speech Development8 min read

Is Your Child a Late Talker? Here's What Parents Need to Know

Understand the signs, when to worry, and what you can do at home to help your child catch up.

Milestones10 min read

Speech & Language Milestones from Birth to 5 Years

A comprehensive age-by-age guide to what your child should be saying — and red flags to watch for.

Speech Development8 min read

Expressive Language Delay in Toddlers — Signs, Causes & How to Help

Learn what expressive language delay looks like, what causes it, and practical strategies to help.

Getting Help8 min read

Early Intervention for Speech Delays — Why It Matters & How to Start

Why acting early makes a difference and how to access services through the early intervention system.

Getting Help7 min read

What Is an SLP? Speech-Language Pathologist Explained for Parents

Everything you need to know about speech-language pathologists — what they do, when to see one, and how to find one.

Milestones6 min read

First Words: When to Expect Them & How to Encourage More

When do babies say their first words? Learn what's normal and how to encourage early vocabulary.

Activities7 min read

Speech Therapy at Home: 10 Fun Activities Parents Can Do Today

Simple, evidence-based activities you can start doing right now to support your child's speech.

Speech Development8 min read

Signs of Speech Delay in Toddlers: What to Watch For

Learn the key signs of speech delay at different ages and when it's time to seek help.

Activities9 min read

How to Help Your Toddler Talk: 15 Evidence-Based Strategies

Practical, proven strategies to encourage your toddler to start talking and build vocabulary.

Speech Development8 min read

Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Parent's Guide to Understanding CAS

What is CAS, how it's diagnosed, treatment approaches, and what parents can do to help.

Speech Development7 min read

Stuttering in Children: When to Worry & How to Help

Understand the difference between normal disfluency and stuttering, and when to seek help.

Activities6 min read

Best Speech Therapy Games for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Fun game ideas that build speech and language skills — plus tips for making them work.

Speech Development7 min read

Receptive vs Expressive Language: What's the Difference?

Understand the two sides of language development and what delays in each area look like.

Speech Development7 min read

Speech Sound Disorders in Children: What Parents Should Know

Learn about articulation and phonological disorders, when errors are normal, and how they're treated.

Milestones8 min read

Is My Child's Speech Normal? An Age-by-Age Guide for Parents

Not sure if your child's speech is on track? This age-by-age guide helps you understand what's typical.

Parenting Tips6 min read

Bilingualism and Speech Delay: Myths vs Facts

Does raising a bilingual child cause speech delay? We separate the myths from the research.

Parenting Tips6 min read

Screen Time and Speech Development: What Parents Need to Know

How screen time affects your child's speech and language — and how to create healthy habits.

Activities6 min read

The Power of Reading Aloud: How It Boosts Your Child's Speech

Why reading aloud is one of the best things you can do for your child's language development.

Getting Help7 min read

When Should You See a Speech Therapist? A Guide for Parents

General guidelines, red flags by age, and how to get started with a speech evaluation.

Parenting Tips6 min read

Toddler Communication: Understanding Your Child Beyond Words

How toddlers communicate before they can talk, and how to support their journey to words.

Speech Development9 min read

Speech Sounds by Age: When Kids Learn Each Sound

Complete guide to speech sound development — which sounds your child should master by each age.

Milestones10 min read

Baby Milestones: Complete Month-by-Month Development Guide

Track your baby's communication, motor, and cognitive milestones from birth to 24 months.

Speech Development8 min read

Language Development in Children: Stages, Tips & When to Worry

Understand the 5 stages of language development and how to support your child at every age.

Parenting Tips10 min read

15 Parenting Tips to Boost Your Child's Speech & Language

Actionable, evidence-based parenting strategies to help your child build communication skills.

Activities12 min read

25 Speech Therapy Activities You Can Do at Home

Fun, easy activities organized by skill — articulation, language, vocabulary, fluency, and social communication.