Robert McKenzie

New York, New York

Robert’s long, circuitous path to Blub Blubs, Inc. began in New York City, where as a fifth grade teacher in Hell’s Kitchen he met his much smarter, more attractive wife-to-be. Having both finished master’s degrees from Columbia University, they moved to Europe for adventure and romance. Robert also built a business based on writing and teaching before taking a four-year hiatus to join a Beatles tribute band to tour the world as “John.” The birth of his second child required a re-examining of his priorities and eventually led him to be the “Senior” (and only) Copywriter and one of the creative mischief-makers for Speech Blubs. As the company’s “old goat” Robert gets to be involved in the making of an app that teaches kids to read, and to tease his younger colleagues mercilessly. A very happy time, indeed.

Robert McKenzie's Articles
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$100k Donation to Close the Word Gap for Preschool Kids

The company wants every child to have an opportunity to learn and every parent to have the tools they need to help their kids fulfill…

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How Preschool Kids Learn Colors

One common developmental milestone that parents ask about is the milestone of recognizing colors. The truth is, every child is different and learns colors at their…

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An Autistic Filmmaker’s Tale of “Hardship, Perseverance, & Hope”

This is truly one of our favorite podcasts! Award-winning autistic filmmaker Scott Klum recently spoke with Speech Blubs host Jaka Z.! This podcast tells the…

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Speech Blubs Says 'Hola'! Spanish Version!

Now available for iOS and Android. Speech Blubs in Spanish allows Spanish-speaking, bilingual, and English-speaking kids the ability to improve their language skills using video…

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Kids and Proper Hygiene: All about Washing Hands in a Pandemic

Staying home? Try the Speech Blubs app for fun and engaging language learning with your little one. We are in a never-before experienced situation. Everybody…

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Mommy Mingle & Speech Blubs’ ‘Toddler Talk’ Class for Parents

The packed house webinar’s host was New York-licensed speech therapist Tori Hirsch, MS. CCC-SLP, TSSLD. The topics Tori covered included: Healthy Screen Time An App…

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Temper Tantrums and Work at Home: A Foregone Conclusion?

When junior gets hungry during your online meeting, it’s very difficult to interrupt the speaker and take a break. As a result, children can have…

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PODCAST REPORT: Holiday Workout with Aiden Ivy!

Well, Speech Blubs is pleased to report to you about a special holiday podcast about working out with 41-year-old TikTok dad fitness sensation, Aiden Ivy…

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Turn Autism Around Podcast: The Speech Blubs App for Autism

This podcast was created and published by Mary Barbera. Mary: You’re listening to the Turn Autism Around podcast episode number one hundred and two, I’m your…

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Speech Therapy at Home: Keep Your Child Progressing!

One such scheduled kid activity could be your little one’s weekly therapy session with the speech-language pathologist (SLP). How frustrating! Just when you’re seeing real…

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8 Weeks of School Closure: Tips for Learning at Home

Kids’ games for learning language can be made up with things that you already have at home. If you want to make a start without…

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Smart Screen Time, is it Wise for Toddlers?

Some parents go so far as to say that it’s not possible for screen time to help with learning, so why should we encourage them…

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A Parents’ Survival Guide to Working from Home

Then, like most of us the extra stress ball you feel is due to the transition of balancing work at home with spending more time…

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Music Supports Children’s Brain Development

Seeing your child sway to the rhythm of music is probably one of the most fulfilling moments of your life. From watching their little hands…

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Games for Learning Colors - 5 Fun Kids Activities

Children learn best with help from their parents. The more time you spend teaching them, the more interested they will be in learning. If your…

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Tips On How To Develop Your Child's Social Skills

Your child’s social skills play an important part for them to enjoy better peer relationships. Each child has their own unique way of showing these…