Anuradha Karanam

W-Sitting in Children: Is It Normal and When Should Parents Worry?

Wondering if W-sitting is bad for your child? First, do not panic. W-sitting is commo...

15-Month-Old Not Talking? Speech Milestones, Red Flags & What Parents Can Do

If you’re worried about why your 15-month-old is only babbling and not talking,...

S Sentences for Speech Therapy: /s/ Sound Practice | Wellness Hub

Struggling with the “S” sound, either personally or noticing it in your child? Pe...

Lisp Test Words: 50+ Speech Therapy Practice Words for /s/ and /z/ Sounds

If you or your child has a lisp, these speech therapy lisp test words ,organized by s...

You Are Not Doing Anything Wrong If Your Toddler Not Responding to Name

If you are noticing your toddler not responding to name sometimes, and then doing it ...

Why Does My Toddler Not Respond to Their Name When They Are Busy Playing?

You call, “Hey, Maya!” once, twice, then again. Your child keeps stacking...

It Can Be Normal If Your Toddler Hears You but Does Not Look Up to Their Name

You call your child, you are sure they heard you, and they keep right on playing. If ...

How to Build Joint Attention During Everyday Routines (Meals, Bath, Getting Dressed)

If you’ve ever tried to “work on a skill” with your child and immediately felt ...

When to Get Extra Support for Joint Attention Without Panic or Labels

You’re playing together and you point to something: maybe a bubble floating by, a d...

Why Your Child Loves Objects More Than People And How to Use That to Build Connection

You’re sitting on the floor, ready to play. You smile, you talk, you try to catch y...

Joint Attention Myths: Make Them Look at Me and Other Advice That Backfires

If you’ve ever been told, “Just make them look at you,” you’re not alone. A l...

Am I Over-Talking During Play? How Too Many Words Can Make It Harder to Share Attention

If you’ve ever found yourself narrating every second of play—“Look, the car is ...

What Joint Attention Looks Like at Home Small Signs You Might Be Missing

If you’ve ever found yourself watching your child play and thinking, “Are we actu...

10+ Simple Home Activities That Encourage Early Words Like “More,” “Up,” and “Uh-Oh”

If you’re hoping to hear those first little words—“more,” “up,” “ta,”...

My Child Makes Sounds but Not Words Yet How Can I Encourage First Words Without Pressure?

If your child is making lots of sounds but no clear words yet, it can feel oddly conf...

My Child Makes Sounds but Doesn’t Point, How Can I Encourage Both Together?

You hear your child babble, squeal, hum, or make little “ah!” sounds all day long...

Effective Speech Pathology Methods You Can Try

Welcome! Have you ever wondered how important communication is in our daily lives? Im...

Early Signs Your Preschooler May Need a Speech Evaluation

Is your preschooler’s speech sometimes hard to understand, or do you wonder if they...

Social Communication Red Flags in Preschoolers Explained

Is your preschooler still avoiding social communication, even when other kids are sta...

Does Your Child Avoid Talking With Peers? Social Growth Guide

Does your child avoid talking with peers on the playground, in preschool, or even dur...

Robotic Speech in Toddlers: Causes, Signs and Speech Help

Have you ever noticed your child’s speech sounding robotic, flat, or memorized—al...

7 Effective Speech Therapy Tips to Stop Mumbling

Have you ever felt the frustration of people constantly asking you to repeat yourself...

Why Is My Child Still Hard to Understand at 5 Years Old?

Have you noticed that your 5-year-old’s speech is still not clear and sometimes eve...

Speech Still Unclear at Age 5? What Parents Can Do Next

Has your 5-year-old’s speech still not become clear? Many parents wonder, “Should...

My Preschooler’s Speech Isn’t Clear — When Should I Be Concerned?

As a parent, you probably celebrate every new word your preschooler says — but some...

Should My 4-Year-Old Be Talking More Clearly by Now?

7 Fun Speech Activities for 18–24 Month Olds to Boost Talking and Vocabulary

If your toddler is between 18 to 24 months old, you might be wondering how to help th...

Language Delay in 4-Year-Olds: Signs, Causes, and When to Worry

It’s a question countless parents ask as their child enters preschool. By age 4, mo...

What to Do If Your Toddler Struggles With Eye Contact and Speech

Is your toddler not talking much—or avoiding eye contact altogether? It’s natural...

When Repetition Becomes a Concern: Echolalia in Toddlers

“Why does my toddler keep repeating everything I say?”If you’ve asked yourself ...