Parent Resources & Recommendations

Curated tools, books, apps, and activities to support your child's speech and language development at home — organized by age group.

0-2 Years

Babies & Toddlers

Recommended Apps

Baby Sparks

Developmental milestones tracker with activities for each stage

First Words by Learning Touch

Early vocabulary builder with engaging visuals and sounds

Peek-a-Boo Barn

Animal names and sounds to encourage first words

Recommended Books

It Takes Two to Talk (Hanen)

The gold standard guide for parents of children with language delays

Baby Signs by Linda Acredolo

How to use sign language to boost early communication

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Classic repetitive text perfect for early language exposure

Activities to Try

Narrate Your Day

Talk through everything you do — diaper changes, cooking, walks

Sing Nursery Rhymes

Repetitive songs build vocabulary and phonological awareness

Read Board Books Together

Point, name, and pause to let your child fill in words

Helpful Websites

ASHA ProFind

Find an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist near you

CDC Milestone Tracker

Official developmental milestones checklist by age

2-4 Years

Early Talkers

Recommended Apps

Articulation Station

Practice speech sounds with fun, structured activities

Speech Blubs

Video-based speech exercises with face filters kids love

Endless Alphabet

Letter recognition and vocabulary building through animation

Recommended Books

Late Talker by Marilyn Agin

Comprehensive guide for parents of children with speech delays

Brown Bear, Brown Bear

Repetitive structure supports language learning and prediction

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Sequencing, vocabulary, and repetition in one beloved story

Activities to Try

Pretend Play

Kitchen sets, dolls, and vehicles encourage imaginative language

Puzzle Narration

Name pieces and describe where they go as you build together

Sensory Bins with Language

Hide objects in rice/sand and practice naming and describing them

Helpful Websites

Hanen Centre

Research-based programs for parents to help children communicate

Speech and Language Kids

Free resources, articles, and activities from an SLP

4-6 Years

Preschool & Kindergarten

Recommended Apps

Articulation Station Pro

Advanced speech sound practice with data tracking

Story Creator

Build narratives with pictures and text to develop story-telling

Toca Boca Games

Open-ended play apps that encourage creative language use

Recommended Books

The Pigeon Books by Mo Willems

Hilarious dialogue-driven books perfect for expressive language

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Alphabet knowledge and phonological awareness through rhythm

Dragons Love Tacos

Complex vocabulary and cause-and-effect in a funny story

Activities to Try

Story Retelling

Read a story together, then have your child retell it in their own words

Rhyming Games

Play "What rhymes with cat?" to build phonological awareness

Show and Tell at Home

Practice describing objects and answering questions from family members

Helpful Websites

Reading Rockets

Evidence-based strategies for literacy and language development

PBS Parents

Activities, games, and tips tied to educational programming

6+ Years

School-Age

Recommended Apps

Social Express

Social skills development through interactive scenarios

Word Vault Pro

Extensive articulation practice for school-age speech goals

Mindfulness for Kids

Breathing and focus exercises that support fluency and anxiety

Recommended Books

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

High-interest reading that builds vocabulary and comprehension

A Boy and a Jaguar by Alan Rabinowitz

A true story about a boy who stuttered and found his voice

Howard B. Wigglebottom Series

Social-emotional themes including listening, manners, and empathy

Activities to Try

Journal Writing

Practice organizing thoughts and expressing ideas in written form

Board Games with Conversation

Games like Guess Who and Hedbanz build question-asking and describing skills

Cooking Together

Following recipes practices sequencing, vocabulary, and following directions

Helpful Websites

Stuttering Foundation

Resources for children and families dealing with fluency disorders

Understood.org

Support for learning and thinking differences, including language disorders

From Our Blog

Expert articles on speech and language development

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Important Disclaimer

The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Apps, books, and activities are not substitutes for professional speech-language therapy. Every child's needs are unique — please consult with a certified speech-language pathologist before implementing any intervention strategies. If you have concerns about your child's communication development, we encourage you to schedule a free consultation.

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