<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ocean State Speech Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ocean State Speech Therapy]]></description><link>https://www.oceanstatespeech.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:50:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oceanstatespeech.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Tips for Parents to Support Speech and Language Development at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short, practical strategies you can use in everyday moments — no flashcards required. Parent and child reading together, supporting language development Building Language During Everyday Routines Narrate what you're doing. "I'm pouring the milk. Now I'm putting the lid on." Everyday narration builds vocabulary without any extra effort. Get face-to-face. Getting down to your child's eye level makes it easier for them to watch your mouth and stay engaged. Offer choices instead of yes/no...]]></description><link>https://www.oceanstatespeech.com/post/quick-tips-for-parents-to-support-speech-and-language-development-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6d22f42aa0dd3fa1633731</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:37:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca7a89_6802d3b3b5a94c2496fa8c50e7f2b942~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cierra Lussier, SLP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Talker vs. Language Delay: What's the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both terms get used a lot — and often interchangeably. Here's how to tell them apart, and why it matters for what happens next. If your toddler isn't talking as much as their peers, it's easy to fall down a rabbit hole of parenting forums and come away more confused than when you started. "Late talker" and "language delay" get used almost interchangeably online - but to a speech-language pathologist, they describe two different pictures. Knowing which one fits your child can help you decide...]]></description><link>https://www.oceanstatespeech.com/post/late-talker-vs-language-delay-what-s-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6d1e1b3e0c16484ff3f6a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Language]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:26:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bf2d26fc9c8f47d69bdd727a0bcc96b7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cierra Lussier, SLP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speech Sound Milestones: What's Typical for Ages 3–6?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering if your preschooler's speech is on track? Here's what to expect, sound by sound, and when it's worth a closer look. If you've caught yourself Googling "is my child's speech normal" at 11pm, you're in good company. Speech sounds don't all develop at once — some come in as early as age one, while others aren't expected until age six or seven. Knowing which is which can take a lot of the worry out of the wait. The short version Speech sounds develop in a predictable order, but not all...]]></description><link>https://www.oceanstatespeech.com/post/speech-sound-milestones-what-s-typical-for-ages-3-6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6d164d28fffd9a048e68e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Speech Sounds]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:52:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca7a89_da01168ca5f44002819e2033f1a2c7aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cierra Lussier, SLP</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>