Can I? Would you? If it wouldn’t be too much trouble…Why our kids need to learn to ask for things indirectly
If a toddler screams “Give!” or “Give me!”, most adults won’t blink an eye. But if a four-year-old does it,...
Real world things your child should know before starting school I: position words (prepositions), places, home address, and directions
Recently, we’ve seen a worrying increase in the number of preschoolers – with and without language issues – who don’t know...
Help! My bilingual child just started preschool but won’t speak! (FAQs on the “Silent Period”)
First, don’t panic. Your child is probably going through the – perfectly normal – “silent period” many kids go through...
Starting high school? 6 practical, evidence-based principles to help students succeed at STEM subjects
My undergraduate degree is in science, so I’m keen on: supporting clients to study and succeed in STEM subjects –...
Homework: 14 practical ways to help kids help themselves (without the wailing or gnashing of teeth)
Many parents of primary school-aged kids – me included – are in two minds about homework. It can go either...
How do babies and toddlers choose their first words?
As a speech pathologist, I’m probably a bit biased. But watching a typical child’s language and speech sound systems blossom...