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 ...

Don’t name them that. Millennial parents are using the ’90s as inspiration for naming their newborns — which is fine, as long as they avoid three names in particular, according to a speech therapist.

MIDDLETOWN - Growing up with two younger siblings, one of whom is neurodivergent, lifelong Middletown resident Luisa Rinaudo had a special knack for understanding, caring for and motivating others.

Chloe Conrad, a San Diego-based speech-language pathologist, tells PEOPLE which sounds are difficult for young kids to say — and which are the easiest She adds that parents shouldn’t be afraid to pick ...

Speech disorders are common, with an estimated 17.9 million US adults reporting to have experienced a problem with their voice during the past 12 months, according to the National Institute on ...

Now, a speech therapist is bringing another consideration to the forefront: pronunciation. Chloe Conrad, founder of Spunky Speech Therapy in San Diego, recently shared three names she knows she would ...

Trying to find the perfect name for your baby is an exhausting process. There are so many things to consider. Whether it's your pushy in-laws demanding the use of a family name, or remembering a ...

Chloe Conrad, a speech-language pathologist, tells PEOPLE which sounds are difficult for young kids to say — and which are the easiest Luke Chinman is a writer at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in 2024. His ...