Spring Break Play Activities

*This post was updated on 05/03/2020* Springtime and particularly spring break play time can be a tricky time of year in terms of the weather. I know that all too well here in Austin, TX. Last week we had a day of 80-degree temperatures, followed by blustery rain, a...

Best Games for Speech & Language Development

I’ve made a commitment to myself to play more games and board games with my speech therapy clients at the beginning of 2020. I find that more and more, kids are not playing games at home with their families so the use of games gives me maximum engagement. Many...

The SLP Holiday Gift Guide

A few of the most common questions I am asked this time of the year, by friends and by clients, are “do you have a holiday gift guide” or “what should we buy as a holiday present?” The parents I interact with are looking for toys, games, and...

Thanksgiving Books

Thanksgiving marks a big turning point in the year as we head into the holiday season. Books often allow us to expose kids to ideas and environments they may not encounter on a daily basis. That is why I love using these Thanksgiving books to support my clients in...

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