In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere; televisions, tablets, smartphones, laptops and even smart toys. Many parents wonder whether screen time can impact their child’s speech and language development. Research suggests that excessive or poorly managed screen time may impact speech and language development, particularly in young children. However, the relationship is more complex than simply “screens are bad”. Why early interactions matter Children learn language through real-life...

One of the most common questions parents ask is: “Why does therapy look like play?” It’s an understandable question especially when many people picture therapy as sitting at a table doing flashcards, worksheets or drills. But for young children, effective therapy often does not look highly structured from the outside. And that is intentional. If speech therapy looks fun, engaging and natural, the therapist is probably doing their job well! The goal is never simply to “play”, but to help a...

Learn the difference between auditory processing and auditory memory in children. Understand signs, impacts, and ways to support your child’s listening skills.