by Jenny Edgar | Feb 21, 2026 | Language Development, Literacy
Decodable Books for Beginner Readers: Why They Matter Decodable books are one of the most effective tools for children learning to read. These books are specifically designed for beginner readers and contain sounds and words taught in a structured sequence, allowing...
by Jenny Edgar | Feb 21, 2026 | Language Development, Literacy
Phonological Awareness (PA) in Early Childhood Literacy Development Phonological awareness is a child’s ability to hear and work with the sound structure of spoken words—separate from what the words mean. This skill is one of the foundations for learning to read,...
by Jenny Edgar | Feb 15, 2026 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
Toddler Speech Delay: Signs, Milestones & When to Seek Help You may be wondering whether your toddler has a speech delay. The answer depends on several factors, including your child’s age and communication development. Speech pathologists use developmental...
by Jenny Edgar | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Toddler Speech Development: What to Expect at 2 and 3 Years Toddler speech development changes rapidly between ages 1 and 3. During this time, children learn many new sounds and words. Their speech becomes clearer and easier to understand. Between 1 and 2 years, most...
by Jenny Edgar | Feb 13, 2026 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
How Should You Speak to a Child with Delayed Language Development? When children are learning to talk — especially those with delayed language development — parents naturally simplify their speech. Instead of saying a long sentence, you might say something short like,...
