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The Power of Food to Bring Us Together: Exploring Community, Culture, and Kindness
The holidays will look different for our family this year and probably for many others who have experienced the loss of a loved one...

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Nov 17, 20243 min read
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Teaching Kids about Voting Through Picture Books
Here are reasons to share picture books to help kids understand the significance of voting

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Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Liam's First Cut Turns 4! Celebrating Representation and Neurodiversity
Today marks the four-year anniversary of my debut picture book, Liam's First Cut , and I can hardly believe how far the journey has taken...

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Sep 30, 20243 min read
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Your Name Matters
I didn’t love my name as a kid. I was a girl in a class full of Jennifers, Lisas and Traceys. No one in my class had a name like mine-...

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Sep 3, 20242 min read
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How to Make Ice cream and Boost Language Skills!
This is a quick, kid-friendly recipe to make ice cream in a bag. I also share tips to pair the activity with a book to target new skills!

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Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Is The Equity Series Still Needed?
By Shontaye Glover Jones Last year, I struggled with this question, “Is there still a need for ‘The Equity Series’? When I launched the...

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Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Back to School Tips
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the reality is summer 2021 is winding down and kids (and staff) will return to school very soon....

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20223 min read
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A new month and a new season
*this post contains affiliate links Summer is on the horizon and that means many things! Personally, summer is my season because I...

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Jan 23, 20223 min read
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What do parents look for in a speech pathologist?
Recently I came across a blog post by Phuong Lien Palafox on bilinguistics.com that caught my attention. The article entitled, "What Do...

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Jan 23, 20222 min read
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Autism Acceptance
April is Autism Awareness Month and today is World Autism Awareness Day! There is still so much we all need to learn about autism;...

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Jan 23, 20224 min read
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Read ACROSS America
Like many Americans, I grew up reading Dr. Seuss books. I watched The Grinch movie and The Cat in the Hat and I passed those beloved...

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Jan 23, 20223 min read
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Black History Month is Here!
February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month! Carter G. Wilson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and...

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Jan 23, 20223 min read
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Resolutions or Intentions?
It is now safe to say we survived 2020. We made it to the other side and can breathe a collective sigh. I have no idea what 2021 will...

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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2020 Wrap up & Holiday Guide
2020 has been wild, and like everything else the holiday season looks very different too. Our version of "normal" has changed, but I...

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20223 min read
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November is not only about turkey
We are midway through November and I want to remind and challenge you to move beyond turkey. I don't mean on your dinner table, rather I

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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Remote learning tips for you & your kids!
This week I am pleased to have a guest taking over the blog. Melissa is is a pediatric OT with years of experience working with children...

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20225 min read
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2020 - the 4th Quarter
We have made it to the last quarter of the wildest year. Is it just me or did summer come and go in the blink of an eye? Honestly this...

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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Back to school jitters?
Is your child nervous about heading back to school? Or maybe it is you? Are you a parent, educator, SLP, or school employee with anxiety...

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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Virtual Learning Tips for Parents
I am excited to feature a guest blogger for this post. Khalia Murray is the Founder of Ms.Murray's Corner and is here to offer some...

havingoursay
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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What does heading “back to school” look like for you?
This year has been beyond unpredictable to say the least! Our in-person school year ended abruptly and now our summer is ending and we...

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Jan 23, 20222 min read
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