I worked a number of years with this amazing woman, Amy Beth Pederson. She and I were speech-language pathologists in a birth to three program in Minnesota. I LOVED working with Amy. We worked very well together … READ MORE
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A simple idea to physically distance your preschool groups
I have been thinking of all of you who are preparing for your classrooms, small groups, speech and language therapy, and other learning activities for your young students. I worked with infants, toddlers, and … READ MORE
Using consistent vocabulary during daily routines increases imitation.
When doing our day to day routine with our granddaughters, sometimes the smallest daily routines can be the most valuable in teaching the littlest one to say words.With frequent repetition comes more consistent … READ MORE
My hubby has affirmed a few things about parent coaching
Direct teaching is a key component in coaching. Let me share two stories about singing and reading with our little one. For the past few months, my hubby and I have been caring for my two granddaughters a couple … READ MORE
Speech and language intervention in your home – Some random thoughts on connecting with parents.
As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I have been caring for my two granddaughters a couple days per week during the Covid-19 pandemic. These days bring back memories of working with little ones and remembering … READ MORE
Addressing Screen Time Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Willow Sauermilch, M.A. CCC/SLPAt a convention many years ago, I met Willow Sauermilch, a speech-language pathologist who had a particular interest in technology use with children. Because both of us know that … READ MORE
