Literacy and Speech and Language DID YOU KNOW THAT LITERACY SKILLS BEGIN AT BIRTH? I know that sounds crazy but the foundational skills for literacy success begin the...
Looking for some holiday gift ideas? Try some of my favorite baby and toddler books! A special book can make the perfect holiday gift. Kids and parents alike love settling down with a good book. With so many options in...
How do I pick the right books for my baby or toddler?From the beautiful classics like 'Blueberries for Sal' by, Robert McCloskey to more current books like 'When Sadness is At Your Door'...
Social Emotional Skills & Life Skills = Academic SuccessDuring the Covid-19 crisis, teachers and parents have moved into the uncharted territory of distance learning. For many parents this...
Online Activities and Resources: Virtual zoo tours, museum tours, free classes, and more!Depending on where you're located, the weather may be keeping your kids inside more than out during the COVID-19 crisis. Fortunately,...
How Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort and Motivation to Struggling ReadersAs a reading specialist I have worked with children with a range of reading disabilities. Dyslexia is characterized by difficulties with...
Audio Books Kids Will LoveIf you have a reluctant reader at home, you know the struggle of getting them to curl up with a good book. Often, reading fluency can be...
What is it like to have dyslexia?As an educator, it is important to have empathy for the students who struggle. One in five people have dyslexia, a reading disorder in...
How does music help language and reading?Last week my daughter turned 9 months old. The day she was born was simultaneously the happiest day of my life and the scariest day of my...
Keep Reading to Your Older Kids! By the time students are reading on their own, it's easy to forget about the hours spent reading bedtime stories--a time that likely...
How Can a Speech Language Pathologist Help My Child?By, Allyson Mahoney, MS, CCC/SLP May is Better Speech and Hearing Month! As a speech-language pathologist (or speech therapist as most...
Jump Start Your Child's School Day! Protein packed breakfast ideas from top nutrition specialist and fitness trainer, Katie Bottini We’ve all been told “the most important...
The Power of Yoga for ChildrenExpert advice on how yoga can improve focus, self-confidence, and relaxation in children Children, especially school-aged, deal with just...