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7 Tips for Working at Home with Kids during the Coronavirus

7 Tips for Working at Home with Kids during the Coronavirus

As the world is forced into lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many parents are working from home. But work-at-home parents face many challenges and struggles.

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonJan 17, 2022
SLP WEBINAR: El Paso SLPs Meet Rachel Madel, M.A., CCC-SLP
SLP WEBINAR: El Paso SLPs Meet Rachel Madel, M.A., CCC-SLP

With the current restrictions, how do these kids get the services they need? They can’t meet in person with their speech...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieFeb 12, 2022
Bedtime Tantrums - How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep
Bedtime Tantrums - How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep

The bedtime routine was always fine but she would cry several nights in a row when we tried to put her down. She'd say t...

Lisa Van GroningenLisa Van GroningenFeb 8, 2022
Homeschooling: An All-in-One Guide
Homeschooling: An All-in-One Guide

Are you considering homeschooling your child this school year? There are many benefits this approach has that are not fo...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonFeb 9, 2022
Selective Mutism vs. Shyness
Selective Mutism vs. Shyness

You also notice this behavior around strangers and certain family members. When you talk to friends, they tell you not t...

Anne-Elisabeth GermainAnne-Elisabeth GermainFeb 1, 2022
I Am a Boy Who Can’t Say His Name
I Am a Boy Who Can’t Say His Name

I am a boy who can’t say his name But that doesn’t mean I can’t be part of your games I love to play tag, chase, and hid...

Evelyn ByrneEvelyn ByrneFeb 2, 2022
When is it Time to Go to a Speech-Language Pathologist?
When is it Time to Go to a Speech-Language Pathologist?

In This Article Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? Speech and Language Development with Speech Blubs Normal Language Mil...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 4, 2022
Music Supports Children’s Brain Development
Music Supports Children’s Brain Development

Seeing your child sway to the rhythm of music is probably one of the most fulfilling moments of your life. From watching...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieJan 15, 2022
Teach Animal Sound Activities for Toddlers
Teach Animal Sound Activities for Toddlers

Typically, simple words like “Mama” and “Dada” are the huge milestones that excite many parents.

Lisa Van GroningenLisa Van GroningenFeb 11, 2022
What is Independent Play for Kids?
What is Independent Play for Kids?

In This Article What is Independent Play? What are the Benefits of Independent Play? How to Encourage Independent Play S...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonFeb 4, 2022
Invitation: ‘Toddler Talk’ Class with a Speech Therapist
Invitation: ‘Toddler Talk’ Class with a Speech Therapist

Discover how to use and integrate the highly-rated Speech Blubs learning app in your speech practice! Toddler Talk is pr...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieJan 24, 2022
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooling Preschooler
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooling Preschooler

In This Article Enhance your little one’s speech and language skills with Speech Blubs App 1. Good Morning, Song Time! 2...

L. Elizabeth ForryL. Elizabeth ForryJan 21, 2022
Safe Family Travel Ideas during a Pandemic
Safe Family Travel Ideas during a Pandemic

In This Article How to Travel without Actually Going Places? Go on Vacation Virtually Imaginative Travel Play Cooking di...

Lisa Van GroningenLisa Van GroningenJan 14, 2022
Activities To Increase Brain Power In Children Under 6
Activities To Increase Brain Power In Children Under 6

In This Article Child Brain Development Activities Play Games Involving Hand Movements Make a Mess Reading Explore Throu...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonJan 23, 2022
Collette Divitto's Down Syndrome Story
Collette Divitto's Down Syndrome Story

Collette Divitto's Down Syndrome Story

Collette DivittoCollette DivittoApr 2, 2024
How to Use Everyday Routines to Build Language Skills
How to Use Everyday Routines to Build Language Skills

In This Article Rise and Shine Using the Bathroom/ Brushing Teeth Getting Dressed Breakfast Time Ask Questions More Plea...

Anne-Elisabeth GermainAnne-Elisabeth GermainFeb 5, 2022
How to Teach Kids About Their Feelings through the Holidays
How to Teach Kids About Their Feelings through the Holidays

In This Article Scared and Worried Feelings at Halloween Activities to Teach about Scary Feelings Appreciative and Grate...

Kim LewisKim LewisFeb 5, 2022
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