Lots of great information about the early years, from Julie Masterson and Ken Apel, two of my heroes
One of my favorite books about how to utilize good literature in your child's speech and language development
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Lisa so glad to see you are doing well. I saw your blog on Tamara Hall (FInck)'s blog. I love the speech therapy books. My daughter is 3 (almost 4) and has about a year speech delay due to her Epilepsy. I luckily became best friends with her Speech Therapist out here so we get a lot of one on one which is really helpful.
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🌟 Helping Kids Find Their Voice 🌟 This week, I read a little about working with children who stutter and how they often feel anxious about speaking—especially when called on in class. Simple but powerful ideas from cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) to help! Instead of just avoiding the scary speaking moments, we gently explored the thoughts behind the anxiety—like “Everyone will laugh at me” or “I’ll mess up and sound weird.” Together, we practice replacing those thoughts with more helpful ones: ✨ “Everyone messes up sometimes, and that’s okay.” ✨ “I can take my time—I’m doing something brave.” We pair that with small, safe speaking challenges to help build confidence step by step. The best part? By the end of the session, the child can say, “I’m proud of myself. I didn’t hide.” Speech therapy is about so much more than sounds—it’s about courage, growth, and helping kids believe in their ability to communicate with the world. 💬 Have you ever tried challenging your anxio...
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