Caring for Your Voice Over the Summer: Tips for Kids, Teens, and Singers
Summer brings longer days, louder laughs, and often... more yelling. Whether it’s camp cheers, pool parties, or belting out Taylor Swift on a road trip, our voices can get a workout during the warmer months.
But did you know that vocal misuse in childhood and adolescence can lead to long-term strain or voice disorders?
At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we work with kids, teens, and adults to support healthy voice use.
🗣️ Why Voice Matters (Even for Kids)
Our voices are a big part of how we connect with the world, whether we're telling a story, asking for help, or cheering at a game. But too much shouting, whispering, or frequent throat clearing can lead to:
Vocal fatigue or hoarseness
Sore throats without infection
Pitch changes or "raspy" quality
Trouble projecting clearly in class or performance
These issues are especially common in summer settings like camps, rehearsals, outdoor sports, and sleepovers.
🌟 Summer Voice Care Tips
Here are a few gentle reminders to help protect those vocal cords while still having all the fun:
Hydrate often – water keeps vocal cords flexible and prevents dryness.
Use amplification – if your child is leading a group or performing, don’t let them strain, use a microphone (or bullhorn)!
Avoid frequent throat clearing – try sipping water or swallowing instead.
Rest your voice – just like a muscle, your voice needs downtime (especially after a big concert or day of yelling).
Warm up and cool down – for singers or actors, start and end your sessions with vocal exercises (we can help with those!).
🎤 Exploring Voice Training or Therapy
Is your child a budding singer, actor, or public speaker? Do they experience chronic hoarseness, vocal fatigue, or discomfort? Voice therapy isn’t just for adults, it can help young people:
Use their voice safely and efficiently
Improve clarity, pitch, and tone
Prevent long-term damage from overuse
Explore voice in a gender-affirming or expressive way
💬 Listen to What Your Voice is Telling You
If your child or teen is hoarse for more than a few days, or if voice concerns are getting in the way of how they express themselves, it’s worth checking in. Voice therapy is collaborative, engaging, and personalized to meet your goals.
✨ This summer, let’s keep the good vibes going, and keep those vocal cords healthy and happy.
