Hello, 2018! It feels good to be settling back into this online space. Connecting with fellow SLPs always feels like a blessing. I hope the holidays treated you well and that you’re back at work feeling refreshed. January. The month of word picking, resolution making, goal setting madness. It can be invigorating or overwhelming. Or both. […]
a poem to slow your rushed holiday heart
The tipping point of December has arrived. We’ve reached a feverish pitch in the list making and can’t help but give our calendars the stink eye. The reason for the season risks suffocation under frantic feelings of not enough. Not enough time, not enough money, not enough energy. If you’ve begun to feel off filter […]
one word: the gift that lasts a whole year
“The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people.” —Maria Montessori We know the absolute power a single word can hold. As SLPs we are privileged to celebrate daily the power contained in a single word. We see children use […]
the struggle over snark and other speechy confessions
Snark is a word that rose in popularity a few years ago. And I’ll admit, I’m a huge fan. Slightly sarcastic seems to be my go-to brand of humor. I come from a long line of teasers so drifting over into snarkiness comes naturally. Just to clarify, snark is “officially” defined as an attitude or expression […]
the language of gratitude and a habit that will change your life
Thanksgiving week is my holiday. What’s better than one whole day centered around a crazy big meal with friends and family? How about adding an extra day off for digestion and then the weekend for bonus happy. Thank you, dear ancestors in your funny hats and feathers, for pulling off America’s first potluck and calling it a tradition. Your family […]
