Sound Matters — Can Poor Pronunciation Affect Reading Development?
“He just says ‘wabbit’ instead of ‘rabbit’, it’s cute!” “She mixes up ‘g’ and ‘d’ sounds — but she’ll grow out of it, right?” It’s normal for young children to make pronunciation errors. But what if these errors persist longer than expected? And what if they start to affect how your child learns to read […]
Not Misbehaving — Just Not Understanding? The Hidden Impact of Language Comprehension Difficulties
“He never listens.” “She just ignores instructions.” “My son always looks blank when I tell him what to do.” These are comments we often hear from concerned parents or teachers. But what if these children aren’t being difficult — what if they’re just not understanding what’s being said? 🧠 What the Research Says Language comprehension […]
More Than Just Talking — How Your Child’s Vocabulary Affects Their Academic Future
When we think of speech and language development, we often picture a child finally saying “mama” or learning to ask for their favourite snack. But growing research shows that the number and variety of words a child hears and uses in their early years has a lasting impact — not only on how well they […]
