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Picky Eating: What’s Typical, What’s Tricky, and What Actually Helps

This article was originally published in the February, 2026 edition of "Today's Family Magazine." To view the original article, click here: https://www.todaysfamilymagazine.com/2026/01/26/561543/picky-eaters Now that the holidays are over and lots of us are attempting to return to “normal” meals (instead of travel snacks, cookies and party food), your child’s picky eating might be standing out even more. If you’re wondering how your child is able to subsist on three goldfis

ginamschumann

Feb 94 min read

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Private Speech Therapy in Columbus, Ohio: What Parents Need to Know

Looking for private speech therapy in Columbus, Ohio? Parents often have questions about how private speech therapy works, how it differs from school-based services, and how to know if it’s the right fit for their child. This guide breaks down what families need to know when considering in-home private speech therapy and how to choose the best support for your child’s communication needs.

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Dec 22, 20253 min read

When to Worry, When to Wait: Advice from a Speech-Language Pathologist

As a speech pathologist and mom of two, I get asked a lot of questions about children’s communication milestones. Here are some of the most common questions parents ask me and how I typically answer them. When should my child start talking? Most parents know that babies are born communicating. There’s a reason many caregivers say they can tell the difference between their baby’s cries: some mean hunger, others mean it’s nap time. It’s amazing to watch early communication unfo

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Nov 29, 20254 min read

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The Hidden Power of Letting Kids Play Their Way

This article explores the idea of directing play less and allowing more opportunities for learning through self-directed play.

Child Development

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Oct 24, 20254 min read

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Raising Communicators in a Tech-Heavy World: Advice from a Columbus Speech Therapist

In this piece, expert speech-language pathologist Gina Schumann shares how small changes can make a big difference in a child's communication development.

Child Development

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Oct 1, 20253 min read

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What is a "Late Talker" Anyway? A Guide for Parents:

A guide for parents and caregivers that details criteria that typically defines a late talker and steps to take if they suspect their child should be talking more.

Communication Milestones

ginamschumann

Sep 1, 20252 min read