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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 goldfish crackers and an...

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.

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 unfold between a baby...