Choosing a book for a baby shower is more than a thoughtful gift—it’s an investment in a child’s early speech, language, and brain development . As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and children’s book author , I often get asked which books truly support early communication skills from infancy. Below are five developmentally supportive baby books I frequently recommend to new parents, along with why each one supports early speech and language development. Why Books Matter

What a treat to be featured in this recent article, chalk full of great information for caregivers and excellent visuals: “Speech Sound Development Chart: Ages, Milestones, and Examples” on Expressable’s Learning Center! This in-depth resource walks through typical speech sound milestones for children, explains when to be concerned, and offers practical strategies for supporting early speech development. expressable.com The guide includes: A clear speech sounds-by-age char

The holidays are a great time to slow down, relax, and enjoy stories with the children in your life. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply love the spirit of the season, this year’s Holiday Indie Children’s Book Reading List brings together a collection of books written by independent authors who care deeply about storytelling, creativity, and connection.

We were thrilled to recently receive the news that Bo the Boat received a 5 star review from Readers' Favorite!

Since the launch of Bo the Boat in March, I am grateful to have been mentioned in several publications including: BC Bookmarks:...

🤍 As many of us send our little ones back to school, these words resonated strongly with me while listening to a recent podcast episode...

What a joy it was to talk with Camille on the Six Good Questions podcast! Camille is a fellow SLP, author, and podcaster. Her engaging,...

Summer is almost here, and that means long sunny days, popsicles, splashy adventures—and the perfect time to dive into a good book!...

👶 My favorite communication milestones! In the first year, there tends to be focus on motor milestones and looking for first words, but...

Hearing your baby’s first word is such a fun milestone! Their first word does not need to be said perfectly, with all of the right...

It's time for bed...but your little one still has some wiggles to get out! Although this is not ideal, it is the perfect opportunity to...

What a treat to be featured on The Splendid Path! Click below to see my blog post, featuring 5 Ways to Make the Most of Story Time for...

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