Let’s face it. We all wish could be more organized. Even the most organized people I know are constantly looking for ways to change and revamp their systems. For me, organization (especially at work) just makes me breathe easier. Yes, you can have a method to your madness or an “organized” mess and still be a fantastic therapist! However, here… Read More
FAQ Friday: Baby Talk
Hooray for Friday! Hope you had a happy holiday yesterday and that some of you are enjoying a nice, long weekend. Here’s a new FAQ Friday post to get your weekend started! Today’s question is brought to you some of my friends who are new moms with cute little babies. 🙂 They want to know if it’s ok to speak… Read More
BHSM is Here with a FREEBIE!!
Sorry I’ve been a little MIA lately. It’s spring…which means SHOWER planning time! One thing you should know about me is that I have become the QUEEN of showers and parties. I usually plan at least 5 a year, and of course all around the same time. I actually have 3 scheduled for this May. What can I say? All… Read More
FAQ Friday: Vocal Abuse
Friday could not come soon enough this week. With state testing and paperwork and evals, I’m about to pull my hair out over here! I guess it’s just that time of year…sigh. April and May are always so ca-razy! Weeelll, you know what Fridays also mean…FAQ time! Get your questions ready! 🙂 Today’s question is voice related. Even though I… Read More
FAQ Friday: Effects of Articulation Problems on Academics
It’s FAQ Friday time! Don’t forget to send me your questions! Or maybe you don’t get asked questions as much as I do. Lol. I might just be surrounded by curious people. 😉 Today’s question is brought to you by some worried parents. I often get asked this question when I give results of an artic eval or at an… Read More
FAQ Friday: Off-topic Answers
It’s FAQ Friday time! Don’t forget to send me your questions! I’d love to be able to help you dig a little and find some good answers. 🙂 Today’s question is brought to you by a couple of teachers that I work with. I love it when they ask me how they can help the students with language disorders. It… Read More
Introducing: FAQ Fridays!
I’ve decided to start a new series on the blog called “FAQ Friday!” Each Friday I’ll take a speechie question that I get frequently asked by parents, teachers, friends, or other therapists. Of course, I am not claiming to be an expert in every single aspect of the field, but I’ll do my best to research and find some good… Read More
Preschool Week Day 4: Bag of Tricks!
Ok everyone…get excited! This post is going to be a little lengthy but AMAZING! I’ve got some fabulous bloggers ready to share their favorite toys, games, or activities that they have found useful when working with preschoolers. Today we’ll be hearing from Carrie’s Speech Corner, Speech Room News, Communication Station, Let’s Talk SLP, and [simply speech]! Can’t wait to take… Read More
Preschool Week Day 2: Tips for Parents & Teachers
Two is for Tips! Day 2 of preschool week is for all you mommies and teachers and aunties and babysitters and anyone else who wants to know some (hopefully) helpful tips for increasing language skills in preschoolers. {Take home some freebies at the end of this post as well!!} We are going to look at 3 ways that you can… Read More
Tips for Teachers
Many of the teachers I work with often ask for tips or strategies that they can do in the classroom to help their language disordered students. I always respond with a hearty “Absolutely!” It makes me happy when teachers respect me and my profession enough to ask for my thoughts about something. Now, obviously each child is different, and every… Read More