Bright Strides Speech Therapy

04/03/2026

We hope everyone has a blessed Easter!
Our office will be closed from Friday, April 3rd through Monday, April 6th. We will be open regular hours the rest of next week.

03/31/2026

How long should toddlers pay attention? 👀
Not as long as you might think!

When we expect 15+ minutes of focus from a 2-year-old, we’re setting ourselves (and them) up for frustration. 😮‍💨 This visual is a quick reminder of what’s actually developmentally appropriate.

🌟 Tip: Use this when you’re planning playtime or setting realistic expectations during activities!

📌 Save this post so you can come back when you need it!

Follow .slp.mom for speech and language tips for your babies and toddlers🥰

Gaertner et al., 2008

03/16/2026

Be storm ready

03/10/2026

Building vocabulary takes repetition and meaningful experiences. Children learn new words best when they hear them used throughout everyday activities.

Simple strategies that support language growth include:
• Talking with your child throughout the day
• Narrating what you are doing and what they are doing
• Reading books together and discussing the pictures
• Repeating and expanding on the words your child uses

These everyday moments provide the repeated exposure children need to understand and use new vocabulary.

This week we are thinking about vocabulary! Mrs Speechie P

03/02/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
We celebrate the strengths, abilities, and unique perspectives of every child while continuing to raise awareness about the importance of early support and inclusive communities.

03/02/2026

Read early, read often! Reading together builds connection and communication.

Happy Dr. Seuss Day! ❤️
Today we honor the brilliant imagination of Dr. Seuss. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904, he filled generations with wonder through his playful stories and unforgettable characters.
What’s your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Share your picks and celebrate his magical world with us!

01/27/2026

We will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th

01/27/2026

Our office will be closed today, Tuesday 1/27/26
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01/24/2026

For the safety of our staff and client families,
Our office will be closed Monday, January 26th.

01/16/2026

Teaching baby sign will not delay speech but can help decrease frustration for you and your baby.

This week we are thinking about signing!

01/06/2026

🌟 If you already know your child is not meeting milestones, please scroll on by- this post is not for you. Milestones aren’t a goal, they are just a helpful tool to help us identify who may need support. Once kids are identified as needing support, they should have unique goals specific to them ❤️

Childhood milestones can help adults recognize if/when a child may need additional support like speech therapy. However, a child can *meet/exceed* milestones and need therapy, and a child can miss milestones and not need therapy. Only a full evaluation with a trusted professional can let us know for sure!

So while helpful, milestones are not everything. I do recommend evaluations if anyone thinks one is needed or if a child isn’t meeting milestones - this is because evaluations can really dig deep to see a child’s true strengths and areas of needed support.

For this post- communication is waaaaay more than just number of words and pronunciation, but we use these as a “screener” because it’s fairly easy for parents and teachers to recognize.

Needing and getting therapy support for children continues to be stigmatized, and as a result, many people may become upset while reading this post. If this is you, please know that therapy is a great support for kids. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it only benefits kids. “Wait and see” is only okay in either short bursts (3 months or less) OR when a person specialized in the specific area, ST/OT/PT, recommends it after an eval. Otherwise kids end up just struggling through when they could have had access to support earlier.

12/31/2025

Wishing a Happy New Year to the best clients in the world! Thank you letting us be part of your communication journey!