Parent Education

Khmer at home, English at school, and perhaps another language with family. Bilingualism is a strength, but it can sometimes make language development difficult to understand. Khmer at home. English at school. Perhaps a third language with grandparents or extended family. For many families in Cambodia, growing up with more than one language is simply part of everyday life. Bilingualism is a strength. But sometimes, typical bilingual language development can look like a delay.

Almost every child goes through a phase of picky eating. Though for some children, ongoing difficulties with eating can make mealtimes stressful for the whole family. “He only eats three foods.” “She gags every time something new is on the plate.” “Mealtimes are a battle every single day.” These are concerns we hear regularly from parents at Smilestones Cambodia. Picky eating is common in young children. But sometimes, difficulties with eating go beyond food preferences and m

The most powerful language-building happens in everyday moments. Here's what you can start doing today. Every parent wants to help their child communicate more confidently. The good news? You don't need a therapy degree to make a real difference. Some of the most powerful language-building moments happen right at home — during meals, bath time, play, and bedtime routines. Here are five practical strategies our therapists at Smilestones Cambodia recommend to parents every day.

Community education has always been an important part of Smilestones’ mission. As part of our ongoing outreach programme, we are proud to serve as the official Speech and Language partner with NetBlock Cambodia, working together to raise awareness among families about excessive screen time and its impact on children’s communication development. The webinar, held on 14 March 2026, was delivered exclusively to schools partnered with NetBlock Cambodia. These schools share a comm