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Speech & Language Guidance for Parents

Warm, practical answers to the questions families ask most. Written by Katie Tashkin, MS, CCC-SLP.

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Interactive

Is a Consult the Right Next Step?

A 3-minute questionnaire with clear, pressure-free guidance.

Language & Speech

Signs of a Speech Delay in Toddlers

Common signs of a speech delay, age-by-age.

Scholarships

Speech Therapy Through Step Up

How Florida families can use scholarship funds for therapy.

Getting Started · YouTube

Is a consult the right next step?

You've been wondering if a speech consult is next — or if you're overthinking it. A straight, pressure-free answer.

September 1, 20262 min read
Language · YouTube

Late Talker

You googled late talker or speech delay at 2am. Here's a straight answer — not a scare, not a brush-off.

August 22, 20262 min read
Articulation · YouTube

Is a Lisp Normal?

Is a lisp normal? Katie's straight answer for the thing you just searched.

August 22, 20262 min read
Articulation · YouTube

Will They Grow Out of the R Sound?

Will they grow out of the R? An SLP answer, not a wait-and-see shrug.

August 22, 20262 min read
Articulation · YouTube

Child Says "Tat" Instead of "Cat"? 5 K & G Sound Tips

Five practical tips for K and G sound fronting. With video.

August 14, 20266 min read
Articulation · YouTube

Child Says "Fink" Instead of "Think"? 5 TH Sound Tips

Five practical TH sound tips for parents. With video.

July 17, 20267 min read
Articulation · YouTube

Child Says "Wabbit" Instead of "Rabbit"? 5 R Sound Tips

Five practical R sound speech therapy tips. With video.

July 17, 20267 min read
Articulation · YouTube

Child Says "Sip" Instead of "Ship"? 5 SH Sound Tips

SH vs S and simple cues. With video.

July 17, 20267 min read
Articulation · YouTube

Child Says "Yake" Instead of "Lake"? 5 L Sound Tips

Quick L sound tips for parents.

July 17, 20266 min read
Articulation · YouTube

5 Quick Tips for Kids' S Sounds

Parent-friendly S sound and lisp tips.

July 17, 20266 min read
About Katie · YouTube

Meet Katie: Pediatric Speech Therapy Tips for Parents

Meet Katie Tashkin, MS, CCC-SLP.

July 17, 20264 min read
Language & Speech

Signs of a Speech Delay in Toddlers: What to Watch For

Common signs of a speech delay, age-by-age.

July 1, 20266 min read
Language

When Should My Child Say Their First Words? A Milestone Guide

First words and early language milestones.

July 1, 20266 min read
For Parents

How to Help Your Child Talk More at Home: 8 Play-Based Tips

Eight play-based ways to encourage language.

July 1, 20267 min read
Getting Started

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? A Parent's Honest Guide

An honest, pressure-free first-step guide.

July 1, 20267 min read
Scholarships & Access

Speech Therapy Through Step Up For Students

How Florida families can use Step Up scholarships.

July 1, 20266 min read
How We Meet

In-Home vs. Virtual Speech Therapy in Florida

Comparing in-home and virtual speech therapy.

July 1, 20266 min read

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