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The cherry blossoms have bloomed in Northern Virginia! To celebrate the arrival of Spring, we are featuring a cherry blossom craft to work on speech and language skills. We LOVE using crafts in speech therapy! Crafts are a wonderful way to learn new things and create memories together. They are often incorporated into early childhood […]

Ah, sippy cups. Who wouldn’t love a cup that prevents spills and stains everywhere you go? An SLP, that’s who! While convenient, these cups are not the best choice for a child’s speech, feeding, and oral development. Throughout recent years, sippy cups have been marketed as the necessary “next step” following bottle use. However, there

Congratulations! Whether you, a family member, or a friend is expecting, this is an exciting time in life. The joy and anticipation can often be paired with the feeling of being overwhelmed. Everywhere you turn there is a new baby product that you are told you need! Something to help the baby eat better, play

Items Needed: Marshmallows Popsicle Stick Pretzel sticks Black Icing Reese’s Cup Fruit by the Foot or Fruit Roll up Mini Chocolate Chips or Mini M & M’s 1) Place 3 marshmallows through the popsicle stick to make the three balls of “snow”. 2) Stick a pretzel stick on either side of the snowman for the

While the holidays have come and gone, the cold weather is here to stay! Cozy up inside with some hot chocolate and a snow-themed book. Wondering what are some of our favorite winter-themed children’s books? Look no further than today’s blog post! The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll Spot’s Snowy Day by Eric Hill

Speech-language pathologists are frequently asked for toy recommendations. As professionals, we often think about what we can do with the toy, not what the toy can actually do.  You might have asked, or be asking – how does a toy receive a SLP’s stamp of approval? Today we are sharing just that! Read further to

The fireplace is crackling, the carolers are singing, and the sleigh bells are ringing… the holidays are here! Let’s welcome the new season with holiday-themed books. Whether you’re looking for a festive gift or something to read with your family, this list has something for everyone! The following includes OWLS Therapy Amazon Affiliate links. Santa’s Cookie

Welcome, Fall! Crunchy leaves, crisp air, vivid colors, and pumpkin galore… what a beautiful time of the year! Today we’ve gathered our favorite fall-themed books for story time at home. Seasonal books are wonderful, as they are filled with themed vocabulary. Read more about the benefits of themed learning here: Spring Book List Read, read,

Welcome to Part Two of our Back to School series! School has started and with the new school year, comes new routines. Today we’re offering tips on how to start the year off strong once school has begun! Once School Starts: Family Time: In the first few weeks of school, be sure to reserve some

SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION! AFTER A LONG SCHOOL DAY, COMING HOME TO A YUMMY AFTER-SCHOOL TREAT IS THE BEST! Cooking and baking provide a multitude of speech and language opportunities. They can be used to stimulate vocabulary or to work on direct skills a child may have difficulty with, such as following directions or