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This letter writer’s 7-year-old constantly speaks in a “squeaky baby voice with bad grammar” that annoys the whole family.

Paired with fun activities, these picture books help build skills like fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality.

Seeing your child mix up b and d when reading or writing can feel alarming. But here’s the good news: it’s incredibly common ...