Next week I will start back sharing educational information to you all on speech & language topics, but today a little post  about why I needed a break from blogging. Hopefully this information will help those of you who feel overwhelmed or distracted in your daily lives. Since I’m sharing some information about a new book here- I need […]
Living with Juvenile Arthritis: A Parent’s Guide {A Review and Chances to Win a Copy!}
Last month I shared with you an update on my daughter’s juvenile arthritis. Her ninja-like immune system is back at it and we’ve started a new medication. So far so good! One of the reasons I write about my daughter’s illness is awareness. People tend to know very little about this disease that affects over […]
Ready for Kindergarten Book Study: Creating a Language Rich Environment
Back before I started blogging, I was searching online for preschool activities and found this cool blog called Teach Preschool. One of the things I loved about the site, was that the activities provided were PLAY-BASED which if you know me at all, you know how important I believe play is to a child’s development. […]
Room on the Broom: Book and DVD Review and Giveaway
It is OCTOBER, one of my favorite months. Both in my therapy sessions and at home, we love doing fall and Halloween themed activities and reading fun themed books as well. A couple years ago, I discovered the book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. My kids LOVE it. It is such a FUN […]
My Toddler Talks: A Review and GIVEAWAY!
You may have noticed I have been doing a lot of reviews lately! I am finishing up all review requests I have had as I get ready to go out on maternity leave. Today, I am really excited to review a great book by fellow SLP Kimberly Scanlon called My Toddler Talks: Strategies and Activities […]
Fun with Abby & Alyssa: An Introduction to Sign Language {A Review & Giveaway}
I became familiar with these books several months ago when my friend ( and fellow SLP) Kristy reviewed them on her blog Hear My Hands. I was thrilled when the author of these books Don, who goes by Grandpa Don, and I had the chance to talk via Facebook and he offered to let me […]
Speaking of Apraxia {A Book Review}
I had been eying a new book about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) called Speaking of Apraxia: A Parents Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech since it was published a few months ago and was thrilled when the Author, Leslie A. Lindsay, R.N., B.S.N., provided me with a copy for a review. I hope you […]