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How to Help Your Teen Build & Maintain Friendships

Worried your teen is struggling to connect? Discover why making friends in middle and high school is harder than it looks—and how you can help. Learn practical, therapist-approved strategies to build real social skills for teens that actually stick. Whether they’re shy, missing social cues, or just unsure where to start, this post offers guidance that works.

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Is It a Speech Delay or Childhood Apraxia of Speech? How to Tell the Difference & What to Do Next

Worried your child isn’t talking yet—or seems to struggle with words in unpredictable ways? Learn the key differences between a typical speech delay and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and find out what signs to watch for. Get expert guidance on what to do next and how early intervention can help your child find their voice.

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My Child Can’t Sound Out Words When Reading

Noticing your child avoids reading or struggles to sound out simple words? Learn how speech therapy for reading problems can help build decoding skills, phonological awareness, and reading confidence. Real solutions start with the right support.

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