Starting speech therapy for your child can feel like stepping into a new world—full of hope, questions, and maybe a little bit of uncertainty. If you’re wondering what a typical speech therapy session looks like, you’re not alone. Many families have the same questions, and it’s totally okay to be curious! Let’s take a gentle…
There’s a beautiful moment that happens when your child sees something exciting and turns to share it with you—eyes wide, finger pointing, maybe a little squeal of delight. That moment, when you’re both focused on the same thing at the same time, is called joint attention—and it’s a big deal in early childhood development. But…
Sometimes, the best kind of therapy doesn’t look like therapy at all. It looks like chasing your child across a wooden bridge, pushing them on the swings, or cheering them on as they climb to the top of the slide. It looks like a regular trip to the playground—but behind the giggles and games, something…
It’s a quiet thought that many parents have had at some point:“Is this just a phase, or is something more going on?”Maybe it’s a gut feeling. Maybe it’s something a teacher mentioned. Maybe your child is developing a little differently than their siblings did. Whatever brought you to this question, please know this—you are not…
If your child needs support with speech or language skills, you may find yourself hearing a lot of new terms and wondering: “Should we go through the school? Should we find a private therapist? What’s the difference—and which one is best for my child?” These are great questions—and you’re not alone in asking them. Both…
When we think about early childhood development, we often picture big milestones—walking, talking, and learning new words. But there’s another kind of growth happening quietly behind the scenes: the small, mighty movements of the hands. Fine motor skills are what allow children to hold a crayon, button a shirt, open a snack bag, and eventually…
It’s a question many parents hear when their child meets someone a little different: “Why doesn’t she talk?”“Why does he flap his hands?”“Why is she wearing headphones?” These questions come from a place of curiosity—not judgment. And when we answer with kindness, openness, and honesty, we give our children the tools they need to understand,…
You don’t have to be a speech therapist to make a big impact on your child’s communication. In fact, some of the most meaningful growth happens right at home—during snack time, car rides, and bedtime routines. Whether your child is in speech therapy or you just want to give their language development a little extra…
When most people hear “occupational therapy,” they assume it’s for adults recovering from an injury or learning how to return to work. But for kids? Their “occupation” is play, learning, growing, and simply being a kid—and sometimes, they need a little extra support to do that comfortably and confidently. That’s where pediatric occupational therapy comes…
Every child has something to say. Sometimes, it comes in the form of endless chatter about dinosaurs or what happened on the playground. Other times, it’s a shy smile and a hand tugging at your sleeve. But when words don’t come easily—or don’t come at all—it can be hard for a child to connect with…