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How to Talk about Loss, Grief, and Grandparent Death with Children

21 Oct

In case you were wondering why I didn't blog for a few weeks, I lost my dad last week. It's been a painful time for my family, but I wanted to share some of my learnings about how I discussed this with my eight-year-old and my almost four-year-old. Discussing their grandparent's death is ... Read More about How to Talk about Loss, Grief, and Grandparent Death with Children

25 ASHA Membership Benefits

Tips

29 Sep

**Grab the checklist of deals and discounts by entering your email address in the form at the bottom of this post. Scroll down to get this three page checklist emailed to you!** I just renewed my ASHA membership for 2017. When my new card came in the mail, it came with a flyer that in the ... Read More about 25 ASHA Membership Benefits

The Flipped Speech Room: The Flipped Classroom Model for Speech Pathologists

Education· Tips

14 Sep

I recently learned all about the "flipped" classroom methodology while chatting with a parent at a playground. He was a teacher and explained to me how he uses the flipped classroom model in his classroom. What is the Flipped Classroom Model? It's taking the "instruction at school/homework at home" ... Read More about The Flipped Speech Room: The Flipped Classroom Model for Speech Pathologists

30+ Side Jobs for SLPs

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6 Sep

Who doesn't want a little more cash in their pockets each month? Salaries vary nationwide, but everyone needs some extra cash. I've researched all the ways to earn more money working side jobs. I'm not endorsing any of these options, but I'm simply presenting them to you. Personally, I'm looking ... Read More about 30+ Side Jobs for SLPs

5 things to Do When Your Child Won’t Sleep — and Why it Matters for Speech!

Tips

2 Sep

Lack of sleep is one of my pet peeves. So many students show up to speech class sleepy and not ready to learn. Not only do I like to get a full night of sleep myself, I want my students to sleep well so they can perform at their best. Sleep is so important for children to stay focused! But I know ... Read More about 5 things to Do When Your Child Won’t Sleep — and Why it Matters for Speech!