By Lauren Williams, MS, CCC-SLP Today I am going to try and debunk some of the myths many parents have heard about children learning two languages at a time. I’d like to start by clarifying that bilingual language development...

Learning tons at the SC Speech and Hearing Association conference, but feeling a little lost! Don’t worry. Your friends at MTSKids have got you covered. We’re sharing columns and social media tips for how you can make sure you’re...

By Sarah Emory, MSP, CCC-SLP Christmas is all about spending time with family and creating memories together. In Spartanburg, it’s incredibly easy to have fun with the kids. It’s easy to do too much, especially if your children are...

BY VICTORIA F. BURNOS, MSP, CCC-SLP As Winter Break nears, I’m dreaming of warm fires, hot chocolate, heavy blankets and curling up on the couch reading sweet stories with little ones. On my recent visit to the book fair,...

By Victoria F. Burnos, MSP, CCC-SLP This Christmas season, don’t just reach for the phones, computers and tablets. There are tons of board games and stocking stuffers that will stimulate your little one and lead to fun for the...

By Victoria F. Burnos, MSP, CCC-SLP Today, I went to Target. This is nothing new. I am a speech therapist. Target trips are necessary, frequent and life-giving. Where else can you find $2.50 Fall Bingo, hand sanitizer, dollar-spot crafts,...

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But, for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” -Fred Rogers Play is an essential part of early learning. As...

Note from Sarah: I’m thrilled to welcome Melanie Potock as a guest writer to the MTSKids blog! Melanie, aka Coach Mel, holds rock-star status in the world of speech language pathologists. The author and international speaker is an expert...

It’s fall, y’all! The weather in the South has cooled down a bit and it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy learning! Gardening is a great idea for building language and adding in a sensory component. Our...