Emily CohenSep 9, 20183 minGestures: an Important Step in Communication DevelopmentCommunication is so much more than talking. So as a speech-language pathologist I think a lot about gestures. The words "speech language"...
Leslie BleyAug 4, 20184 minThe Mental Load is Real, Y’allMany of us are hearing this rather newly coined phrase “mental load” that surfaced very poignantly in a feminist comic in May of 2017 (se...
Emily CohenAug 4, 20183 minThe Path To First WordsThe first year of your baby's life is a flurry of excitement and many firsts, often culminating with their first word. In this first year...
Emily CohenAug 2, 20182 minBest Board Books to Boost LanguageReading is essential for all children. That is why books are the only item I ever buy as a gift for a young child or when a friend or fam...
Lori PostJun 23, 20183 min4 Tips For Getting A Better Fit In Your Baby CarrierA well-fitting baby carrier can be a caregiver’s best friend. It can get you through marathon trips to the grocery store, a much-needed h...
Leslie BleyJun 19, 20184 minStaying Tethered: Fighting Marital Atrophy After ChildrenAs I counsel couples with young children, the most common denominator is a feeling of disconnect in marital closeness. Of course having c...
Emily CohenJun 16, 20184 minThis New Book Guides Parents Through their Baby's Developmental MilestonesIn my 10 years as a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I have read a lot of books about child development, and I am constantly on a q...
Shonda MoralisMay 11, 20183 minWhen You Don’t Feel Good Enough as a MomCredit line: Excerpted from Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms © Shonda Moralis, 2017. Reprinted by permission of...
Leslie BleyApr 29, 20184 minWhere Do I Stand?Identity can be a crisis when our lives are put through the blender of becoming parents. The season of pregnancy often brings feelings of...
Sofia SalazarApr 25, 20185 minHow I Became A MotherI thought I had more time to ease into the identity of motherhood, but my little one was born unexpectedly early at 36 weeks. This, on to...
Lori PostMar 20, 20184 minLook Mom! No Hands! And Finding My Voice As A ParentLook Mom! No Hands! Or in my case, Look grandma - No hands!! Rewind to seven years ago when I first picked up a baby carrier at the recom...
Emily CohenMar 5, 20182 minFour Gifts Every Baby Needs To Support Their DevelopmentOur babies need interaction with people to learn language. So you are the most valuable gift regarding your baby's speech and language de...
Leslie BleyFeb 21, 20183 minResentment: The Thief Of Joy“I'm SO frustrated!” That is what I screamed at the top of my lungs as I stood in my kitchen in yoga pants. No one else was home. The cul...
Sophia SalazarFeb 14, 20183 min5 Ways to Practice Self-LoveValentine’s is traditionally the day you show love to your significant other. And that’s awesome! I am writing to challenge you to think ...
Brooke MelotJan 6, 20185 minHow I Built My Perfectly, Imperfect Blended FamilyI stepped into my new home, excited about my future. We had just returned from our week long honeymoon in the Caribbean, and it was the p...
