Disclaimer: This blog post does include affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase through one of the affiliate links. I have made quite a few lofty goals for myself in 2019. A book a month is just one of my goals this year. Actually, I am shooting for… Continue reading 12 Books to Read for the SLPreneur
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I have a MS degree, Not an MBA!
Want to listen? Click here! Not going to lie, when I started Speech Chick Therapy 8 years old, I had NO CLUE what I was doing. I was armed with a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from TWU. No where was there an MBA hanging on my wall. There were no Facebook groups like there… Continue reading I have a MS degree, Not an MBA!
Self Care in 5 Minutes for the Busy Speech Therapist
We've all been there. You are a busy speech therapist, running on fumes. You consistently make the choice every day to ignore self care so that you can finish that report, call insurance, plan that lesson, squeeze that last client in. We don't do it because we dislike ourselves. We do it because we are… Continue reading Self Care in 5 Minutes for the Busy Speech Therapist
Kid Friendly New Year’s Eve
It's New Year's Eve, and you are spending a nice quiet night at home with your kids. No parties, no uncomfortable outfits, no driving on those crazy roads late at night. Just you, your significant other (maybe), the kids, your most comfy pajamas and a long night of "not sure how I am going to… Continue reading Kid Friendly New Year’s Eve
Dear Santa, Please Bring Me What My SLP Recommends! Part 2 Toys
There are TONS of toys out there, that with just a little parent involvement, make the top of the "SLP RECOMMENDS" list. I am not talking about 500 bazillion pieces to put together. Toys that you can take out of the box and start playing with are the ones I am referring to. I have… Continue reading Dear Santa, Please Bring Me What My SLP Recommends! Part 2 Toys
An Alternative to “Elf on the Shelf” for the Traveling SLP
It's that wonderful... scratch that. It's THAT time of year. Fellow SLP, you know what I'm talking about. The craziness of busy schedules, the chaos, the KIDS! Kids have a 6th sense when it comes to the holidays. Even if they can't read a calendar, they know! Many parents use "Elf on the Shelf" to… Continue reading An Alternative to “Elf on the Shelf” for the Traveling SLP
Dear Santa, Please Bring Me What My SLP Recommends! Part 1 Board Games
Christmas is just around the corner. This is also the time of year that I get the question, "What would you recommend for my child?" As an SLP, I am ALWAYS going to recommend engaging, NON-TECHNOLOGY based toys and games...ALWAYS! Parents are so wrapped up in IPads, tablets and all the apps that go with… Continue reading Dear Santa, Please Bring Me What My SLP Recommends! Part 1 Board Games
What’s in a Name? 5 Tips for Naming Your Speech Therapy Business
What is in a name? You want to start a business, whether it's a speech therapy practice or a TPT store, but you don't know what to name it. A while back I wrote a blog post about why I named my practice Speech Chick Therapy. (Here's the link to it.). Lots of thought… Continue reading What’s in a Name? 5 Tips for Naming Your Speech Therapy Business
Why I Don’t Like Flashcards: An SLP’s Perspective
Ok, so let me start by saying I don't hate flashcards. I'm not on a crusade to put Mr. Millionaire Flashcard Man out of business. From the perspective of an SLP, flashcards have a time and a place just like puzzles and pretend play. There are some great ones out there. I do recommend them...to… Continue reading Why I Don’t Like Flashcards: An SLP’s Perspective
Simple Bat Crafts for Speech Therapy
With Halloween just around the corner, it is a perfect time for a bat theme in speech therapy! I had a bat theme last week which ended up being a big hit...especially these two crafts! I posted the pictures of a couple of children's finished products and they were quickly LOVED! So I figured, I… Continue reading Simple Bat Crafts for Speech Therapy
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