Executive Functioning: It’s not all about being able to attend….

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It’s not all about being able to attend…. By Cassandra Thomas, MA-CCC-SLP   ADHD is something we hear about quite a bit.  That’s a good thing because it affects an estimated 6 million (9.8%) children aged 3–17 in the US,…

It’s time for preschool. Now what?

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It’s time for preschool.  Now what? By Cassandra Thomas, MA-CCC-SLP Many parents get to a point when they think that it’s time for their little one to socialize and learn to be around other kids.  Sometimes this comes as a choice…

Let’s Cook Together!

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Involving kids in the kitchen is a fantastic way to build confidence, teach life skills, work on language development (and other educational skills), and encourage kids to try new things. The best part about cooking with kids is that it is fun!…

Have a Little One? Let’s Talk about Tummy Time!

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Coming home with a newborn is a rollercoaster of a time- getting to know this new little one in your life, ensuring their needs are met, and the whirlwind of emotions involved. Parents always want the best for their child and want to see them…

Playing with Your Newborn: Tuning in to Alertness

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It’s always a balancing act juggling newborn tasks - naps, feedings, diaper changes, cuddles, and all those other important items. As your baby grows, you’ll find there are times when your baby is happy to play, and others when it’s just…

Today I Got Hit in the Face with a Bottle of Hanitizer!

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Have you ever gotten angry and immediately started crying? I know I have, and it used to make me even more angry. I’ve learned that crying is our body’s way of self-regulating our emotions whether they are happy, sad, anxious, angry, frustrated,…

Playing: There’s More to It Than Meets the Eye!

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Play based therapy has been around forever. It often gets a bad rap. Play is so much more than play. The opportunity for communication during play-based activities is huge. During a simple 30-minute speech session with a Little People barn…