There are 3 E’s that I believe affect every parent-child relationship. That said, we are focusing on the importance of these 3 E’s for you as a parent of a child with special needs. They follow in a cycle for every challenge you and your child endure. The important thing is to remember you Continue reading
Speech Language Pathology
Book Club Week 23: One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
Theme of the Month Dr. Suess Book of the Week One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish By Dr. Seuss Color of the Week Blue Of course we had to pick a color from the title of the book. Point out all the blue in the book after you have read through it once. Continue reading
Your Child Thinks In Pictures
Last summer I attended one of Temple Grandin’s conferences. During the conference she spoke about her brain and how she thinks in pictures. (She has a book and HBO remake of the book on the topic of thinking in pictures and they are worth checking out.) To give an example we could all relate Continue reading
Book Club Week 22: Go Dog Go!
Theme of the Month Dr. Suess Book of the Week Go Dog Go! By P.D. Eastman Color of the Week Orange Have fun pointing out all of the orange in the book! Then look for orange around your home. Song/Nursery Rhyme of the Week Six Little Dogs (to the tune of “Six Little Ducks”) Six Continue reading
How To Teach Your Child “I love you”
The other day I asked on Facebook, “What word do you WISH your child could say?” Almost all of you said “I love you” or “love you.” Mama and siblings’ names were also popular requests but we will focus on “I love you” today because you may be able to help your little one Continue reading
Book Club Week 21: Are You My Mother?
Theme of the Month Dr. Suess Book of the Week Are You My Mother? By P. D. Eastman Color of the Week Brown Most of the animals are Brown in the story So let’s focus on Brown this week! As you read through the story be sure to Point out all of the brown animals! Song/Nursery Continue reading
Tips To Get Your Toddler To Sleep
I recently had a conversation with a parent, regarding some sleep strategies to help with getting their 3 year old little sprout to sleep at night. When children are sleep deprived it affects their behaviors, attitudes, attention, peer interactions and more! Unfortunately, the more over tired your child gets, the harder it can be Continue reading
Book Club Week 18: Snowmen At Night
Theme of the Month Winter Book of the Week Snowmen At Night By Caralyn Buehner Color of the Week White And we are back to our white theme! Last week!! With all the snow all over the northeast this week, You should be able to find some white snow (even if you have to turn Continue reading
How To Get Your Toddler Interested In Books
How To Get Your Toddler Interested In Books By Hallie Bulkin I have had many parents share with me a challenge that they face with their little sprout. They cannot get their little sprout to sit long enough to enjoy a book together. I love the challenge of getting a toddler to engage in Continue reading
Book Club Week 20: Duck At The Door
Theme of the Month Winter Book of the Week Duck At The Door By Jackie Urbanovic Color of the Week Green We are still in winter but we are bringing back the green! You may or may not be able to see green grass outside where you live. Regardless, we have a green mallard duck, Continue reading