Speech therapy close to home is just what the doctor ordered

Kelli knew she shouldn't compare her son's speech development with that of other toddlers', so she fought the urge to fall into that dangerous trap.

And as Landon hit every milestone except speech, Kelli and her husband tried to be patient.

But when Landon was almost 2 and still wasn't talking, she realized it was time to act. That's when the family decided to seek help from Texas Children's.
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Connection to family
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Healthy tips to build healthy kids
Take a walk with your kids and listen. Participate in family activities – the more your family does together, the more you'll have to talk about. Talk about your day. More importantly, ask your children about their days – what they did, what they thought – and really listen. Frequent positive family conversations lead to trust and support.