October 25, 2025
Expert Tips and Tricks for Potty Training
Tips and Tricks for Potty Training Lindsay O’Laughlin, OTDs & Caroline Ward, OTD, OTR/L Potty training can be a...
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October 23, 2025
The Benefits of Parent Groups for Children with ADHD
The Benefits of Parent Groups for Children with ADHD When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, parents often find...
October 20, 2025
Therapist Recommended: A Favorite Halloween Book
A Favorite Spooky Season Book It’s that time of year again when our imaginations can run wild—Halloween! One of...
October 18, 2025
What is Phonological Awareness and Why Does it Matter?
What is Phonological Awareness and Why Does it Matter? If you’ve ever watched your child play with sounds in...
October 17, 2025
The Importance of Reading: A Pediatric OT’s Perspective
The Importance of Reading: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective As pediatric occupational therapists, we’re often asked about the best...
October 15, 2025
How to Navigate Health Insurance for Families
How to Navigate Health Insurance for Families: Understanding Coverage, HSA, FSA, and More Navigating the maze of health insurance...
October 07, 2025
Halloween Craft for Building Language & Following Directions
Halloween Craft for Language & Following Directions By: Ashley Godwin, CCC-SLP Looking for a fun and engaging way to...
October 01, 2025
Halloween Tips for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Halloween Tips for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Brandyn Street, PhD For many families, Halloween brings excitement—pumpkins on porches,...
September 29, 2025
Boosting Communication Skills: Why I Love YouTube as an SLP
Boosting Communication Skills: Why I Love YouTube as an SLP By: Maggie Wade, CCC-SLP Let’s face it, our kids...
September 25, 2025
Signs of Readiness for Potty Training
Signs of Readiness for Potty Training Lindsay O’Laughlin, OTDs & Caroline Ward, OTD, OTR/L Potty training typically begins around...
September 12, 2025
School Speech or Private Speech? Why Both Can Be Better
School Speech or Private Speech? Why Both Can Be Better By: Maggie Wade, CCC-SLP If your child is already...
September 11, 2025
School Speech vs. Private Speech Therapy: What’s the Difference?
School Speech vs. Private Speech Therapy: What’s the Difference? By: Maggie Wade, CCC-SLP As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I’ve worked...
September 10, 2025
IEP Meetings: Questions to Ask Your School SLP
Questions to Ask Your School SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist) By: Maggie Wade, CCC-SLP As a former school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, I...
September 02, 2025
Adjusting to School: What to Look for in the First 5 Weeks
Is Your Child Is Adjusting to School? What to Look for in the First 5 Weeks By: Jessica DeLing,...
August 29, 2025
Using Story Time to Practice Speech Sounds
Using Story Time to Practice Speech Sounds By: Maggie Wade, M.S., CCC-SLP Reading with your child is a great...
August 27, 2025
What is Joint Attention and How Does it Develop?
What is Joint Attention? By: Chelsea Menard, SSP, LPA Joint attention is when a child and another person (like...