Guides for parents
Straight answers, no hedging, and a clear line about when an article stops being enough and a professional is the right next step.
Why does my child say “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”?
W for R is the most common speech sound error in English-speaking children. What causes it, when it usually resolves, and what to do at home.
5 min read
When should a child be able to say R?
Age norms for the R sound in English, what the grey zone between 5 and 6 means, and how R compares to S, L, TH and the other late sounds.
4 min read
Is a lisp normal in a 5-year-old?
Two different errors are both called a lisp, and only one of them is a normal stage. How to tell them apart at home, and which one needs a professional.
5 min read
Why does my child say “tat” instead of “cat”?
Replacing K and G with T and D is called fronting. Why it happens, when it should stop, and why drilling the word “cat” is the wrong way to fix it.
4 min read