by Emily | May 23, 2019 | Guest Blogger
Early on in my career, I spent my fair share of therapy sessions trying to chase after a young child with a million different toys, grabbing anything I thought might pique their interest. Often times, these sessions were not overly productive and I spent an extra 10... by Emily | May 9, 2019 | SLP basics
It is May 2019. The month of May marks two important milestones. The first is my 2nd year in private practice, my 2nd year writing this blog, and my 2nd year sharing the Playing With Purpose framework. The second is that it is Better Hearing & Speech Month. This... by Emily | May 2, 2019 | SLP basics
In many workshops I have given recently, the topic of screen time has come up. We live in an ever-growing, technological world and society. We cannot escape screen time. But, what impact does it have on our children? Before we delve into the research, it’s... by Emily | Apr 18, 2019 | Guest Blogger
Following a child’s lead is a common strategy used by many who work with young children. It requires adults to observe, wait and listen in order to gain insight into the interests of their child. It encourages the adult to allow the child to take the lead, which... by Emily | Apr 4, 2019 | SLP basics
If your child has dragged you down the toy aisles at Target recently, then you know how complicated choosing toys can be. You were bombarded by toys with sounds, lights, music, buttons, and the dreaded screen. When you purchase these types of toys, the toy does all...