by Jo Ann | Jul 17, 2025 | Parenting, Playtime for Children, Speech and Language Development, Speech therapy coaching
When we talk about preparing children for school and life, our minds often go straight to ABCs, numbers, and structured lessons. But here’s a truth. We can’t afford to overlook teaching play skills. It’s a real concern. In our rush to give kids a head start, we may be...
by Jo Ann | Jun 19, 2025 | Child Development, Early intervention, News & Articles, Parenting, Speech and Language Development
As a speech-language pathologist, one of the most common questions I receive from parents is, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” It’s a great question and an important one! Every child develops at their own pace, but there are a few signs that...
by Jo Ann | Jun 23, 2023 | Child Development, Parenting, Speech and Language Development
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova Language delays and disorders in children and how they affect language development. Language delays and disorders in children can affect various aspects of language, including comprehension, expression, and communication. Children with...
by Jo Ann | Aug 22, 2022 | Child Development
Various factors may affect children’s ability to read. An excellent way to help them better grasp it is by providing suitable material for them to practice. And Jo Ann Gramlich’s book on interactive activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers is the best example....
by Jo Ann | Jul 22, 2022 | Child Development
Learning doesn’t only take place at school. Find out how activities such as reading books like Talk, Play, and Ready with Me Daddy by Gramlich can help your children learn the language. Children can benefit from playtime....