
5 Fun Summer Activities to Build Language
Summer is a great time to build language skills. These activities are fun, affordable, and provide hours of fun for your child. Even though routines are more lax, summer provides so many fun activities for building language. This is a great opportunity for families to...

Sippy Cups and Speech Development
When it comes time to choose a cup for your child, parents need to consider the effect that sippy cups have on speech development. As a speech therapist specializing in oral motor development, I have very strong opinions about cup drinking. Teaching your toddler...

‘Tis The Season to Choose the Best Toys for Your Little One’s Development
Okay so there are hundreds of articles on the internet about this, but I'd like to drop in here with my two cents about finding the best toys for your little one, that can also impact development. You are not going to find a list of toys you should go out and buy,...

Everything You Need To Know About Stuttering in Children
It happened. We have a person who stutters in the White House. This is a monumental moment for people with disabilities, and proves that with the right tools and support, you can do anything. This sends a powerful message to children who stutter. Joe Biden, 46th...

Find out your child’s learning style in under two minutes!
When I first started working as a speech language pathologist, I packed up a bag with toys and went out into the world, hoping that the shiny objects I carried from home to home would make language magic happen. Spoiler alert: It didn't work. One of the biggest...

Hi, I’m Jocelyn M. Wood, Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist and child development expert.
I’m here to show you how to bring out your child’s unique voice using simple, easy to follow strategies that work for you and your family.
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