Speech & Sound Advice
Voice Health During Cold Season Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP It’s that time of year again when there’s frost on the ground every morning, the temperature hovers around a chilly 30 degrees all day, and a warm cup of hot cocoa is practically a necessity after dinner. (Side note, have you tried one of those super-popular hot cocoa bombs yet? They’re
Expanding Your Child’s Speech and Language at Halloween! Kristin G. Park, M.S., CCC-SL Boo!!! Halloween is just around the corner. There are lots of ways that you can incorporate your child’s speech and language goals into fall activities. Parents play a major role in the development of their child’s speech and language. Daily home activities can provide numerous opportunities to
Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP This month, we will be featuring information on teletherapy: what it is, how it works, and the efficacy of teletherapy compared to traditional, in-person therapy. This blog post comes at an unprecedented time in our nation’s history. As we practice social-distancing and reducing the spread of Coronavirus, many of us are wondering how this impacts
How Can I Help My Child Who Stutters? Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP Many toddlers and preschoolers go through a brief period of stuttering when developing early speaking skills. In some cases, however, this normal period will turn into atypical stuttering, or speech disfluency. How can a parent tell if their child is developing typical speech? When is it time to
Toys for Speech and Language Enrichment Kristin Park, MS, CCC-SLP With the holidays right around the corner, many parents are starting to feel the pressure of finding the “perfect” toys for their children. When browsing the toy aisles at the store, there are SO many options. It’s hard to know what’s going to be interesting to a young child
Where Should We Go for Therapy? Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP As a parent, you may have determined that your child requires speech and language services but may not be aware of the different settings in which a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can see your child. There are several different options when it comes to seeking services for your child and it’s