by Demetri Stewart | Nov 23, 2022 | General
Over the past six months, we’ve been working hard to re-open The Story Box under new guidance. The former owner, Tyler Burley, has passed the torch to new leaders: the Stewart family. Demetri and Helene Stewart are excited to launch The Story Box back into business... 
by Amy Yacoub | Jun 3, 2021 | General
Summer is here! School is out (or almost out) and it’s time to hit the beach! Having some sun and fun is the perfect time to incorporate a few simple strategies that can improve your child’s speech and language skills. With all of the sensory input your... 
by Amy Yacoub | May 28, 2021 | General
Millions of children in the United States are exposed to more than one language. As a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, I always encourage parents to speak to their child at home in whatever their (the parents’) dominant language is. That means, if you... 
by Amy Yacoub | May 14, 2021 | General
In honor of May being Better Speech and Hearing Month, let’s talk about what a Speech Therapist (also known as “Speech-Language Pathologist) does, and when your child should see one! What is a Speech Therapist? A Speech Therapist is a nationally certified,... 
by Amy Yacoub | May 5, 2021 | General
April showers bring May flowers! And, some fun activities for the kids! It’s a great time to get outdoors with your children and celebrate all things Spring. Enjoy bonding time with your children while using some simple strategies to boost their speech and... 
by Amy Yacoub | May 1, 2021 | General
Dyslexia is a term that many people have heard of but may not completely understand. It’s a fairly common reading disorder, affecting as many as 43.5 million Americans. About 3.5% of students in the U.S. receive special education for reading difficulties. And... 
by Amy Yacoub | Apr 26, 2021 | General
Arguably one of the most important parts of a child’s day is playtime! Children learn an incredible amount of information, language and other developmental skills through play. And as simple as it may seem, there’s a little more to a child’s play... 
by Amy Yacoub | Apr 26, 2021 | General
Want to help your child become a better listener? Using some simple strategies while reading can do that! Let’s talk about what receptive language skills (also known as listening comprehension skills) your child is expected to show as they grow. And, how you can... 
by Amy Yacoub | Apr 16, 2021 | General
Social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer…learning loss? Since the Coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. last year, we’ve heard several terms more times than we could’ve ever imagined. And now it seems ‘learning loss’ could be one of them. With sudden school... 
by Amy Yacoub | Apr 10, 2021 | General
Did you know that reading to your child can help them learn over 1 million more vocabulary words by the time they enter Kindergarten? It’s a staggering statistic supported by a recent study. Children whose parents read at least 5 books a day to them were found to have...
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