Caseload Feeling Cluttered? The Key Is In The Diagnosis
It’s no secret — our world is moving fast. We are working, parenting, listening, encouraging and scheduling. It is already September, and Christmas will be here in no time. We desire to stay present in the present, but we always have...
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Encouraging More Without Saying More
From busy schedules to stressful mealtimes with problem feeders, we can occasionally catch ourselves demanding our kiddos to “take another bite,” or “eat some more (name food).” But something amazing happens when we change our words from demanding declarations...
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Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me
I’ll let you in on a little secret… As a Speech-Language Pathologist, much of my training is centered around the idea of “talking.” It’s essential to communication. But over the years, I’ve learned that one of the single greatest...
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4 Ways to Prepare for Back-to-School Shopping
It’s that time again, parents… Back-to-School time! And guess what?!? It doesn’t have to be stressful! There are several ways you and your child can stay engaged to make this time of year more fun and valuable. Communication and language...
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The Acker Family’s Story: The “Small” Things Are The “Big” Things
Bennett Acker suffered an in utero stroke. In that moment, before he was even born, the trajectory of his life changed forever. Now, for the Acker family, the “small” things are the “big” things… Anna, Bennett’s mom, recently gave us a...
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Happy Parent Appreciation Month: A Special “Thank You” To Our Parents
Parenting… What a calling! Some days it feels like an honor. Other days, it feels like bedtime can’t come soon enough! You feed, potty train, teach, bathe, repeat! Your weeks consist of school, practice, therapy, play dates, church, clubs,...
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From My Bookshelf To Yours: Favorite Summer Reading List
School’s out for summer! Time to soak in the sun, be together as a family, and maybe spend time reading a little more! Growing up, I loved spending summers exploring the shelves of the library. Each book opened new doors...
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Top 10 Therapy Tips for Summer Vacation
It’s official — school is out and Summer Vacation is here! While spending time with your child this summer, why not make learning fun by incorporating some of our favorite therapy tips into your usual summertime activities? Whether you’re...
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From Cute To Concerning: Speech Sound Milestones
“Mama, want lello tup pease (yellow cup please)!” We’ve all heard it — a child’s adorable inability to correctly pronounce their words. “Aww, how cute!” we think to ourselves. And yes, a child’s early speech flaws are often sweet and adorable, but...
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10 Things I Love About Speech Therapy…
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month! You may have heard of Speech Therapy, and you may even know someone who serves your community as a Speech-Language Pathologist. But perhaps you’ve wondered, “What does a Speech-Language Pathologist (or SLP) actually do and...
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