Back to School with the Right Foot Forward

*This post was originally published on August 3, 2017* It is the middle of August, and it is hard to believe the kids have gone back to school. The beginning of the year can be a mix of emotions for both you and your child. There is likely some apprehension and...

Introducing Your Family to a New Language

This week I am excited to welcome Robin Leon, a Community Counselor for Au Pair in America, as a guest blogger for Tandem Speech Therapy. Robin helps au pairs and host families have a meaningful exchange experience, part of which is often an introduction to a new...

Playing With Purpose: Sidewalk Chalk

It’s summer which means plenty of opportunities to take your speech therapy session or your kids outside for Playing With Purpose. Now here in Texas, we’ve got temperatures rising above 100 degrees but some days my clients and I need a change of pace. So...

Nutrition & Child Brain Development

This week I am excited to welcome Lahana Vigliano, certified holistic nutritionist, as a guest blogger for Tandem Speech Therapy. She is the owner of Thrival Nutrition in Austin, TX. Lahana helps women and men who struggle with weight loss, hormonal imbalances, and...

Peek-a-Boo

Communication begins with social interaction. So learning to play social games, such as peek-a-boo, is an excellent opportunity to support your child in learning to communicate. Not only are we targeting an early phase of social interaction and engagement, but...

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