The moment your baby utters those first magical words is a milestone every parent eagerly awaits. But what happens when those words don’t come on schedule? Or when your toddler’s vocabulary grows at a ...

One of the joys of parenthood is watching your child reach milestones as they grow to become their own person: first laugh, first roll over, first steps. But one milestone parents really look forward ...

Finding help for nonverbal children or children with speech delays can be expensive, but one program in Colorado is working to help every child find their voice. Abby Marroon is a graduate student at ...

I work as a speech therapist. At a family gathering, I noticed my cousin’s near 4-year-old could only say a few words and beg and point for items they wanted. They could only say “juice” or “Pad” and ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Your article "Iowa speech therapy providers, advocates worry over impact of pending state rule change" ...

The “risks” of smartphone use have been a topic of discussion for some time. A recent study highlighted that smartphone use may impact mothers’ communication with their children. Evidence suggests ...

As librarians, educators, and parents continue to defend young people’s freedom to read, many have come to depend on valuable resources that support their cause. That’s why the Children’s Book Council ...

Every year on November 14, India celebrates Children’s Day, not just to remember Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s affection for children, but also to remind the nation that its future rests in young hands.