Buzzing about Speech & Language
Just here for the free stuttering parent handout? Go ahead and skip to the bottom, but if you want a few rock-solid tips first, read on! 😉 As pediatric SLPs, we often have the privilege of supporting parents. Because stuttering can be variable and unique, many parents don’t fully understand it. They see their child becoming frustrated or dealing with… Read More
If you find yourself having to do speech therapy distance learning, you might be a little apprehensive at the thought. How in the world can I help my sweet students from home? This whole “distance learning” thing is uncharted territory for me and probably for you too. So today, my friend, I wanted to share with you 5 things that… Read More
When I first started working, my preschool speech therapy students were tricky. I adored working with them. However, I didn’t feel productive half the session because I spent most of the time chasing them from one activity to the next. When students are active, have a quick attention span, and are minimally verbal, it can be rough to navigate. So,… Read More
As SLPs, we know a lot about communication. We know about articulating correctly, speaking smoothly, using grammar skills, vocabulary, voice volume, social cues, and the list goes on. BUT does that always make us good communicators? Not necessarily. We’ve got to actually use that knowledge and put it into practice. 🙂 Today, I’m going to let you in on how I… Read More
Welcome to the Better Hearing & Speech Month Blog Hop! To celebrate BHSM, my bloggy friends and I created some informative and fun posts to increase awareness and chat about some of the topics in our fabulous field. 🙂 So grab a cup of coffee (or tea, if that’s your thing) and settle down to hop through the blogs and… Read More
Happy Friday everyone! I’ve had a crazy busy first week of school. I’m sure you know how that goes. Gotta love figuring out schedules, finding transfer students, and attending meetings galore. Ha. It’s FAQ time! Today’s question is one I get asked often. It’s probably my most common question I get asked by friends and parents. Sometimes, I… Read More
Happy Friday! I’m enjoying my last Friday of summer today. Gotta love back to school time! Let’s check out the latest FAQ. . . Today’s question has to do with baby signs. Several of my mommy friends are trying to decide whether or not to teach their babies sign language. Here’s what they’re asking. They want to know if baby… Read More
I spent my weekend soaking up the sun on the beach! The beach is definitely one of my favorite places. It was so nice and relaxing, even though the rain did catch us now and again. This is where I parked my happy self with my floppy hat, sunglasses, and kindle: My sis and friend and I had lots of fun… Read More
It’s Friday! Unfortunately, I’ve only got like 2 more free Fridays before school starts back up. Sigh… I’m enjoying it while it lasts. It’s FAQ time. Today’s question is brought to you by a friend who is a parent of a toddler. She wants to know if it’s normal that her child isn’t speaking yet. Most parents with concerns about… Read More
I am SO glad it’s Friday! It’s that time of year that’s sooo crazy busy. The countdown to the end of the school year has already begun for us…25 school days left! I know my kiddos are definitely ready for a break. What about yours? Of course, Friday also means FAQ time! 🙂 This week we’re going to chat a… Read More
