by Emily | Dec 14, 2017 | Playing With Purpose
You may be a bit confused looking at the title of this post. I can imagine you’re thinking, “I do not want my children playing while we are engaged in family meal time.” At a young age, it is vital for our young ones to have time to play with their... by Emily | Dec 7, 2017 | Playing With Purpose
We are quickly approaching the time of year that children love. Along with the holidays comes winter break. While a great time for family bonding, winter break can be a challenge for parents to find indoor activities for the whole family and sneak in some learning.... by Emily | Nov 30, 2017 | Review
As a pediatric speech therapist, I wear many hats. One hat I sometimes wear is that of a literacy interventionist. Literacy refers to any reading or writing skills. Children with speech and language delays often have difficulty with literacy skills as well. Children... by Emily | Nov 9, 2017 | Playing With Purpose
Blocks come in all shapes and size. There are cardboard blocks, wooden blocks, and colored blocks. You can make blocks from old Tupperware or turn an Amazon box into a block shape sorter. There are brands such as Lincoln Logs, Legos, and Topamino. Just like there are... by Emily | Oct 19, 2017 | Playing With Purpose
This week marks my 24th blog post and the 10th in my Playing With Purpose series. While I am proud of myself for undertaking this blog writing, I want to commend you (parents, caregivers, therapists, and readers) for your efforts to increase language opportunities for...