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 | Aug 11, 2023 | Child Development
Photo by Naomi Shi Jo Ann Gramlich has always been an advocate for children, setting a good example for them and inspiring them to be more—but it’s no secret that children inspire her too. Having worked as a children’s speech-language pathologist for...
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 | 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,...
