Connect Kids Speech Therapy

05/28/2026

🥷 [tugs shirt. Leans in for a whisper]
"the kid in red. Her R. Your 3 o'clock".

yess. Ok. I hear it. I heard ALL of it as soon as I heard her talking. Can't turn it off as hard as I try! 🙉

quite literally, SLPs can't stop hearing "speech things" when there's a potential speech challenge or difference. Never to critique, but to help. Years in training, listening to and analyzing speech samples, reeeeally does something to our brain...AND to our partner! 🥷

So if you see us at that kids' party, and I'm still just trying to eat my cake, now you know the struggle 🤪

P.s. SLPs do occasionally share an unsolicited concern with a parent they may not know, purely to help the child if they feel they might need it. Depends on the child's age, the extent of the issue, the rapport we have. We've not assessed, only noticed and shared, so we have to consider ethics/consent etc. Sometimes parents appreciate a random stranger guiding and alerting them as there could be more going on leading to the speech sound errors. We have to be cautious and gentle IF and when we approach it. Not an easy call.

05/28/2026

Parent/educators/professionals: use this guide for a general idea of speech sound development (articulation) for most children.

Listen extra closely to the child’s speech this week. Make sure they're on track.

Share it with someone who does not know, or who may be waiting, worried, and wondering what to do.

☆ By AGE 7 most English-speaking children should have fully acquired all sounds of English (clear and correct like an adult would say it; in the beginning, middle, and end of words; in everyday speaking interactions).☆

If a child is struggling/delayed with speech sound acquisition - ages 2 to 7 and older - it could mean:

1. they simply need more focused exposure/practice with a specific sound. Try online articulation resources everyday at home. Best to speak with an SLP first.

2. It may also indicate other concerns need to be addressed, such as hearing/ear issues (like fluid in the ear), brain-based planning/coordination issues, general fine motor issues, or structural issues in the mouth area. Speech is a fine motor skill that can reveal so much! 🧠

3. Later on, it can also impact areas like literacy skill development for some children. 📖

Always speak to a professional about your situation to have your child's concerns properly addressed. Ask your school to refer to the SLP, ask your doctor, or contact a local SLP yourself.

Whatever you do, please...
Don't "wait and see".
Don't think they sound cute now and assume they'll "grow out of it" later. Some don't.

Early help is the best help for a child's development. 💛

👋 Hello and welcome. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs, Speech Therapists) help with speech sound development and disorders, among many other things. Our team would be delighted to serve your family and support your child. Visit us at Connectkids.ca to book a call or register for an appointment 🌟

05/25/2026

☀️ Gearing up for summer camp! spaces are still available.

If your child is on a waitlist at school, help them make some progress over the summer.

Summer is prime time to help close gaps if a child is struggling in areas, or to give them a bit of a boost to limit any "summer slide" (learning loss).

This specialty speech camp is designed to help them have fun, meet new friends, and boost skills before September:

We can help support:
• speech (articulation)
• language (comprehending, expressing ideas)
• voice (confidence, volume)
• fluency (stuttering)
• literacy (reading or writing ideas)
• social communication (conversation skills, nonverbals, social interactions)

Camp fees may be covered by your employee health benefits plans.

Visit our bio link and register your child today. Share with a friend or a parent you know whose child could use some support.

July 13-17, 2026.
Ages 6-12.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

A toddler's brain forms over 1 million neural connections per second between 0 and 3.
1 MILLION. PER SECOND.

Parental interaction is incredibly important for skills like language development during these early years of brain growth.

Here are some simple things parents do to give this brain growth a boost and increase the odds of a child talking in simple phrases and sentences like this, by 2 years old.

✔️ Wait time: growing brains need time to process. Pause for 3-10 seconds before child may respond

✔️ Follow child's lead: "where attention flows, brains grow". Do/talk about whatever your child is into in that moment. Over and over (and over) again.

✔️ Melody/musical voice: growing brains love hearing language that sounds vocally engaging - use lots of expression/intonation!

✔️ Imitation:
Growing brains love playful back-and-forth interactions. Use the child's words. Copy their actions. Wait. Take turns. Imitation lays a strong foundation for later social/communication skills.

🧠 Any day, all day, remember, growing brains thrive off of:
💛 Connection vs. Correction
💛 Together time vs. Toys toys toys 

👋 Hello and welcome! 🤝 We love to give parents the insider tricks and strategies we use with our own children to boost early language skills - crucial for later success in school and life. Send us a message to ask your questions or book a free call. Don't wait or worry or guess. Let professionals show you how to get it right the first time ❤️

📅 ✅️ Stay tuned to find out when our next "Chatty Baby Foundations" parent and baby group runs (for ages 0-18 months) - there's even one for dads, too. Parents group trainings may be covered by your Employee Health Benefits plans.

05/20/2026

A little gift from us to your family 🤍

Use code SEEYOUSATURDAY for FREE tickets to the London Womb to Walking Baby Show this Saturday! ✨ PLUS a chance to enter to WIN a Maxi-Cosi Lara Ultra Compact Stroller when you get your advance ticket online. 🎟️ Tickets are $10 at the door

Join us for a day of shopping, local resources, giveaways, speakers, play spaces + community for growing families 👶

Tickets available now.
Visit wombtowalking.com for info + tickets.

London Womb to Walking Baby Show
Presented by CST Savings
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10 AM-4 PM
📍 Western Fair District J-AAR Expo Centre, London, Ontario


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05/13/2026

Oh, baby... Full circle moment! ❤️

My eldest is now a young teen. But as a mom of 4 (barely 4 years apart - yes, twins are in the mix!), it wasn't that long ago I was that first-timer mama with endless questions, on the hunt for anything "baby". Anything that I might need to know or do or share with other parents.

And I remember the days of pushing strollers around at baby events, markets...etc. I happily got my shopping fix + discovered so much. Until, of course, our bottom stroller basket would be bursting with beautiful things and shiny brochures. My hubby patiently guarded the goods while I asked *all sorts* of questions and u-turned for just *one* more free chocolate.

And then my children grew. Fast. And I would be scouring resources, connecting online, asking mamas, finding out where the next best gathering was to bring my toddlers to learn and play. Ideally free, fun, and before naps.

And here I am, fast-forward 13+ years, where I'll now be on the other side of a booth, connecting with parents at what will surely be a valuable, fantastic day for families in our community.

☆London's Womb to Walking Baby Show☆
https://www.wombtowalking.com/

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/london-womb-to-walking-baby-show-tickets-1984



Parents of littles, you'll get so much out of attending a top-notch pregnancy and parenting event like this. Find adorable or delicious goods, support local businesses, learn new things, and find services or resources you and your children may need (or maybe didn't know you needed). And just come out and have fun!

I know I'll be taking it all in and reminiscing just a bit on those early days - all the expecting and hoping for little blessings. Swollen feet waiting for tiny humans I have not yet met. And maybe 1 or 2 toddlers in tow, discovering new things and adding the best commentary ever!

I will have a jar of chocolates waiting for you, parents. Extras for mamas😉 Come visit our booth for any questions about your child's speech and language development. Us SLPs love to talk about communication ❤️

I'll see you there!

05/12/2026

Speech therapy + CAMP = Win-Win!!

Use your benefits to pay for the speech therapy your child needs + get them some fun summer camp time!

July 13-17, 2026.
Ages 6-12.

Camps include 1.5 hours daily speech therapy 🥳

Help them make progress this summer in just 5 days, working on important goals such as:

✔️ speech sound skills (articulation, clarity)
✔️ voice skills (volume, speaking with confidence)
✔️ fluency skills (stuttering)
✔️ language skills (grammar, vocabulary, sentences, understanding and expressing ideas)
✔️ social communication skills (conversations, expressing emotions, nonverbals, peer interactions)
✔️ literacy skills (reading skills; writing skills to express ideas fully and clearly)

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Hi! 👋 I'm an SLP based in London, Ontario with 15+ years of experience. My team and I focus on serving our local community with heart and child-centred care that parents can rely on. If you are looking for friendly, quality speech therapy services for your child, check us out: Connectkids.ca

05/02/2026

It really, really is soo hard to resist.

Annnnd - THE cutest classic version of Candy Land. Can't wait. 👏 🍬
convention Christmas came early!!

04/17/2026

"Don't even dare go near him with those blunt-tip scissors, child!"

Happy Fryday, peeps🍟 😅 except you, Mr. Potato Head. We'll leave you alone.

(because...Canada lol)