Bright Strides Speech Therapy

06/03/2026

Not sure what to do and how to help your child with their literacy and communication skills. Here are some fun ideas from our local library.

06/03/2026

Some fun summer activities

☀️📚 Looking for some summer fun? Check out our June Summer Reading Program calendar at the Gretna Branch Library! 🌈✨

We’ve got LOTS of exciting programs, activities, and fun planned for all ages this summer! 🎨🎬🧩📖

Come read, learn, laugh, and make memories with us — we can’t wait to see you at the library! ❤️📚

05/26/2026

Comment “checklist” below and we will send you our super handy toddler talking milestone checklist! We recommend it to all families.

It will help you know which skills come first (they build on each other!) and the talking & understanding milestones to watch for as you child grows.
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🤔 We’re not exactly sure where it came from, but as parents we seem to get the message that the important things to teach our kids are colors, numbers, and letters. ⁣
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These skills are important, but they actually come pretty naturally for children when they are developmentally ready and oftentimes we push little ones wayyyyy too early. ⁣ ⁠
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🤩 So, while they’re little, let’s focus on helping them learn words like the ones listed on the right can help them communicate with others and get their needs met. ⁣ ⁠
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💛 Some kids are naturally really interested in letters, colors, and numbers at an early age And if that’s the case, of course nurture those interests and strengths⁠!

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If we haven’t met yet, hi! We are Carly and Katie – mothers and pediatric speech-language pathologists with a combined 25+ years of experience.⁠
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Follow along here & visit us at weetalkers.com for more — our blog and podcast (Talk It Out with Wee Talkers) are amazing free resources.⁠
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05/25/2026

These training drills help our first responders prepare for the worst so they can give our community their best.

(Chatham, VA) – Multiple agencies from across the region will be taking part in an Active Shooter/Mass Casualty training Tuesday morning (May 26th). The event will take place on the campus of Chatham Hall. Residents are urged to not be alarmed as units respond to the area as a part of this training program. The agencies participating as are follows:

Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office,
Chatham Hall,
Virginia State Police,
Chatham Police,
Gretna Police,
Danville Life Saving Crew,
Pittsylvania County Public Safety,
Virginia Department of Emergency Management,
Pittsylvania County 911,
Hargrave Academy,
Chatham Fire and Rescue,
Gretna Fire and Rescue,
Mt Cross Fire and Rescue,
Danville Police Department,
Henry County Sheriff’s Office,
Martinsville Police Department
AirLife Virginia,
and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25th

05/22/2026

This is such a powerful reminder that communication comes in many forms. A child using a communication device is not “less verbal” — they are communicating in the way that works best for them. Every child deserves the chance to be heard, included, and celebrated. Way to go Grayson!

05/22/2026

Using more comments and fewer questions helps children build vocabulary naturally instead of feeling quizzed.

Some kids LOVE answering questions and chatting.

For other kids, especially those with delayed/difficulty with communication, being asked tons of questions is overwhelming.

Notice a child becoming overwhelmed by, ignoring, or uncomfortable with questions? That’s okay! You can model the language or make comments instead! This gives kids a low-pressure opportunity to learn communication skills, make connections, and speak if they are able/want to.

05/20/2026

Great info-

If you have a child who elopes, you qualify for a disabled parking placard to help maintain their safety.

You just never know when overstimulation will happen or when elopement behaviors will occur — so being close to an establishment is something your child deserves.

First step, visit your local dmv to obtain the form.

Take it to your pediatrician to have them fill out.

Take back to dmv with child’s social security card.

I went to the dmv 3 separate times trying for this, so I figured I’d save someone else the headache in knowing what you need.

**make sure pediatrician fills out the entirety of the form or you’ll be making more trips

My son deserves to explore where he wants to and be comfortable in this world. If he needs to leave an establishment for a sensory reason, he has the right to be parked close. Due to his high elopement risk, he has the right to be close. 🤎

05/19/2026

School is almost out and summer weather is here- what will you do outside this summer?

This week we are thinking about the great outdoors, and how you can use the outdoors to support your child's communication!

05/18/2026