I love books. I’ve loved books for as long as I can remember. Going to the library and bringing home a stack of books was one of my favorite things as a child. My parents had to clear out a shelf on the bookcase just for me since my stack was always so big.
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Welcome to the season of apple picking, pumpkin carving, and my favorite… Pumpkin Spice Lates! The fall season ofers so many wonderful opportunites to get outside and explore; but for those days that are not crisp, cool, and generally perfect…
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“I turned out okay.” This is a comment that I hear from parents from time to time. Luckily this isn’t something I hear often, but when I do, I know that it is important to explain why this line of thinking could actually hurt your child rather than help them.
The next group of blogs shift gears and will focus on (sadly) common false information that parents are told by well-meaning pediatricians and family and friends.
Commonly asked questions part IV- When should I get an evaluation? Read More »
Welcome back to Part III of this multi-part blog. While my previous post was about speech homework, this one is about prioritizing speech therapy in a crowded schedule. Because that is exactly what speech is (or needs to be).… a priority. The number 1 priority on your child’s schedule.
Commonly Asked Questions Part III- Speech vs. Sports? Read More »
Hello all- Cara here! This week, I am guest blogging on a topic I am very passionate about- feeding therapy! During my years as a practicing speech-language pathologist,
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Welcome back to Part II of this multi-part blog series that answers frequently asked questions. Up this week: 2. Is the speech homework my speech therapist provided really that important? In one word, YES!!! However, I do know how hard this one actually is from personal experience. As mentioned in previous posts, I have suffered from back issues
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In this multi-part blog series, I am going to cover the answers to questions I get asked consistently. These may be questions I get before a child begins speech therapy or they might be questions that I get once speech therapy has begun. Regardless, they are clearly questions that need to be answered! 1. How long is my
Commonly Asked Questions: Part 1: How Long Will My Child be in Speech? Read More »
Ouch! Even writing that title sounds harsh. But it’s true. The words “You’re so smart” or any iteration of it, will never cross these lips. It doesn’t mean that I might not think it about a child that I am working with. Far from it! My clients blow me away with how their minds work on a daily basis. However, how I
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Summer slide. Sounds fun, right?! Well, sadly this is not the kind of slide that results in fun twists and turns and maybe splashing into a refreshing pool of water at the very end. Today’s blog post is about the term Summer Slide and what it means for children. While it may only be April, everyone knows that Memorial
