March 14, 2025

How Parents Can Help Foster Pragmatic Language Skills

How Parents Can Help Foster Pragmatic Language Skills By: Emily Messer, CCC-SLP As a parent, you play a crucial...

March 07, 2025

Why Pragmatic Language Skills Are Important

Why Pragmatic Language Skills Are Important By: Emily Messer, CCC-SLP Pragmatic language skills go beyond just being able to...

Developing Hand-Eye Coordination: March Madness

Help Your Child Develop Hand-Eye Coordination This March Madness with Basketball Activities By: Amanda Stone, DPT March Madness is...

February 28, 2025

20 Functional First Words to Teach Your Toddler

By: Lydia Stimpson, M.S., CF-SLP Are you ready to help your little one start communicating? Teaching your child their...

February 26, 2025

Daylight Saving Tips

Daylight Savings Tips By: Chelle Stoneburg, BCBA It’s that time of year (again!), Daylight Savings Time! This year Daylight...

February 21, 2025

Auditory Processing Disorder Vs. Receptive Language Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder Vs. Receptive Language Disorder Written by: Maria Panagiotopoulos, M.S., CF-SLP What is Auditory Processing Disorder? Auditory...

February 19, 2025

Why Parents Should Consider a Psychoeducational Evaluation for Their Child

Why Parents Should Consider a Psychoeducational Evaluation for Their Child By: Brandyn Street, PhD As a parent, you want...

February 14, 2025

Parental Behavior & Modeling Healthy Relationships

By Gretchen Hunter, PhD Pediatric Neuropsychologist Children learn by observing their parents. Showing kindness, respect, and effective communication with...

February 11, 2025

What Are Pragmatic Language Skills and Why Do They Matter?

By: Emily Messer, CCC-SLP As preschoolers grow, they learn to communicate not just with words, but with an understanding...

February 03, 2025

Reflecting and Tracking in Play Therapy

Reflecting and Tracking in Play Therapy In play therapy, tracking and reflecting content are key techniques that help therapists...

January 31, 2025

How Old Does My Child Need To Be To Start Speech Therapy?

By: The Speech Therapy Team at Child & Family Development For the youngest of our clients, we often get...

January 24, 2025

Is Your Baby Ready for Solids? Key Signs and Tips

By: Lydia Stimpson, M.S. CF-SLP Introducing solids is an exciting milestone, but when is the right time? Around 6...

January 17, 2025

Understanding ABA: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Behavior

By Jordan Molina, RBT and Katrina Deminski, BCBA Child and Family Development’s ABA program is small but mighty. The...

January 10, 2025

16 Reasons Why Play Therapy Works

By: Missy Lloyd, LCMHC Play therapy is a highly effective therapeutic approach for children, especially for those who may...

January 06, 2025

Stuttering: Interventions for the Home and in Speech Therapy

By: Carlee Jones, M.A., CCC-SL Speech therapy for stuttering will include a comprehensive and tailored approach targeting increased fluency...

December 20, 2024

Setting Boundaries with Empathy: Discipline that Builds Respect

By: Gretchen Hunter, PhD Explanation: Discipline doesn’t have to mean punishment. Setting clear, age-appropriate boundaries while showing empathy encourages...