by Jo Ann | Jan 25, 2026 | Child Development, News & Articles, Parenting, Reading, Speech and Language Development
January has a quiet way of inviting us to slow down.If you’re new here, you can learn more about my work at Talk, Play, and Read , a space dedicated to supporting children, families, and educators through connection, language, and literacy. After the rush of the...
by Jo Ann | Aug 29, 2025 | Behind Cycle, Parenting, Playtime for Children, Reading, Speech and Language Development
Meet Ruby & Louie, two adorable pals who make reading, playing, and learning feel like a joyful adventure! With their bright smiles and playful spirit, they don’t just sit on a shelf. They come alive in children’s imaginations, helping families create magical...
by Jo Ann | May 23, 2025 | Child Development, News & Articles, Parenting, Reading, Speech and Language Development
Reading isn’t just about books, it’s about brain development, confidence, and connection to the world around them. From the moment a child is born, they begin to absorb language. And one of the most powerful ways to nurture that development is by simply reading to...
by Jo Ann | Mar 24, 2023 | Child Development, Parenting, Playtime for Children, Reading, Speech and Language Development
Photo by cottonbro studio Talk, Play, and Read is the title of a book on child’s language development by Jo Ann Gramlich, but they are also the key areas parents have to engage their children in for proper growth. All throughout childhood, a child changes physically,...
by Jo Ann | Nov 22, 2022 | Playtime for Children, Reading
Photo by Josh Willink The children’s book, Talk, Play and Read with Me Daddy by Gramlich gives parents a fantastic opportunity to interact with their children and knowing them better in order to develop a deeper and meaningful bond. ...
by Jo Ann | Oct 18, 2022 | Child Development, Early intervention, Parenting, Reading, Time Management
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto Digital screens are everywhere, and we can’t stop them from growing, let alone our children being captivated by them. But we also need to regulate what’s on their screen and how long they should be on it. Along the way, we only had to stress...
