Posted by: Meagan Horn, MA on Nov 14, 2025


It is important to know that parents who speak two or more languages should not only speak English to their child as a “quick fix” for a potential language delay.

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They have been called Fry, Dolch, high frequency and common words. Regardless of their name, the English language is based on sound associations to letters and letter pairs. Read More

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Nasal Speech: What Parents Need to Know

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We've all experienced an abnormally "nasal" sound to our voice when we have nasal congestion or large tonsils and adenoids. This is called hyponasal speech. In some cases the opposite may be true. Read More