You are your child's first and most important teacher.
I’ll show you how to confidently support their language, connection, academic success while reducing tantrums, in simple, everyday ways.Â
No fancy tools needed-just your voice, your presence, your connection and a few consistent strategies.Â
Learn MoreYou already have what your child needs - Growing Toddler Talk just helps you unlock it.Â
Services
Three paths to explore:
Parent Resources
Courses, trusted local service recommendations, free and premium downloadable resources, and more.
1:1 Coaching
Virtual consultation(s) to discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and provide personalized strategies, recommendations, and resources.
First consultation free
1:1 Speech Therapy
(In person or virtual)Â Â
A more balanced life
Help your child communicate more clearly, feel more connected, and build the skills they need for school. With the right tools and strategies, everyday tantrums can become easier to understand and manage.
We're all busy. We all want what’s best for our children. But between work, appointments, meals, laundry, activities, and everything else that fills our days, it can be hard to know what to do, when to do it, and how to fit one more thing in.
When you’re concerned about your toddler’s communication, you may find yourself wondering: Am I doing enough? Should they be saying more by now? What can I actually do to help?
That’s where parent coaching can help.
My goal isn’t to give you a long list of activities to add to your already-full day. Instead, I’ll help you understand your child’s communication and show you simple, realistic strategies you can use during the things you’re already doing: playing, bathing, getting dressed, eating a snack, riding in the car, or winding down for bed.
You don’t need to turn your home into a therapy room. You need strategies that make sense for your child, your family, and your real life.
Together, we can make everyday moments more intentional and give you the confidence to know how to support your child’s growing communication skills.
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Simple, everyday strategies
These simple, evidence-based strategies will help your child communicate and decrease tantrums.
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About Katie
Hi! I'm Katie, founder, owner and primary therapist of Sunflower Speech & Reading, LLC.Â
I am a speech therapist and I specialize in reading and early language.Â
I have 4 boys of my own and have navigated parenting children with dyslexia, ADHD, late talkers, stuttering and speech concerns at home, in addition to working with hundreds of children in clinics and schools in my 14 years as an SLP.
I understand the struggles as a parent and as a therapist, and my goal in creating Growing Toddler Talk is to bridge that gap, and make parents' lives easier!
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Book a Free ConsultNice to meet you!
Hi! I’m Katie, a pediatric speech therapist specializing in early language and literacy. I work with families to support their child’s language growth through simple, everyday routines that build communication, connection, and confidence. My goal is to empower you with practical tools so you can feel confident helping your child learn to communicate in meaningful ways.
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