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An unexpected free day, spent writing, swimming an

An unexpected free day, spent writing, swimming and a quick peek at our new SaLT space opening in the new year 🤫. #DayInTheLife #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy

Rolo teaches me a lot about slowing down and follo

Rolo teaches me a lot about slowing down and following what feels good in the moment. #GoSlow #AbandonThePlan #RescueDogsRock

We put so much down to stubbornness when really th

We put so much down to stubbornness when really there’s a whole lot more going on. #TeachingKids #Parenting #SpeechAndLanguage #SpecialNeeds

Shifting activities can be hard. Here’s a few su

Shifting activities can be hard. Here’s a few suggestions to help with points of transition:
* create a predictable verbal routine to signal the end of an activity.
* allow time and acknowledge that they might not want to finish.
* try a transition object to carry with you as you move to the next thing. (Here I picked up the stick to carry with us and Rolo is happy even tho the stick chucks are finished).
#TransitionTime #ParentingTips #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy

Do the thing that makes you grin. 🌊🤙🏼 #Is

Do the thing that makes you grin. 🌊🤙🏼
#IsleOfWight #SelfieSunday

As speech therapists, supporting parents is an ess

As speech therapists, supporting parents is an essential part of the picture. When we help parents see what helps their child’s communication and feel heard in their role, we can create a tailor-made communication-rich environment for kids. Join me next Wednesday for my live workshop on working with parents in the early years. ❤️⚡️ #SpeechTherapy #ParentCoaching #EarlyYears

First train ride! Constantly amazed by how this fe

First train ride! Constantly amazed by how this fella keeps doing brave stuff. And to think he couldn’t walk past a plastic bag in the old days. Still… looks like he’s taking it pretty srsly…
#DogsOnTrains #RoloTheRescueMutt #AlwaysLearning #WhoRescuedWho

We expect so much of our kids with communication n

We expect so much of our kids with communication needs. To focus and pay attention, sit still and do ‘one more’. We imagine that’s how they’ll learn and make progress. But truth is, kids learn best when they find a meaningful and joyful connection with the person they’re with.

Learning doesn’t have to look serious to be valuable.

Prioritising joy isn’t dodging the ‘important’ stuff of learning. It IS the important stuff.

Get playful, get goofy, allow for the things a child finds fun. I promise good things will grow from that.

#PrioritiseJoy #HaveFun #NeverGrowUp #SpeechAndLanguage

“Friendship is the answer to most existential qu

“Friendship is the answer to most existential questions.” A quote from ALOK that felt apt after a weekend with @flock.outdoors. Here’s to doing more things simply for the joy of it.
#PeakDistrict #WeekendHike #SeekJoy

Not speech related, just everyday happy memories w

Not speech related, just everyday happy memories with my boys. 🥰 Cheeky little photo dump before my phone insists I clear some storage. Happy Wednesday to you! Xx #EverydayMagic #IsleOfWight

Shoutout to my cycling Speechies! Packing light an

Shoutout to my cycling Speechies! Packing light and pedalling slow so we don’t arrive at our appointments a hot mess express. 😅 #SLPeeps #CyclingSpeechie

I gathered the comments from parents I’ve worked

I gathered the comments from parents I’ve worked with through Toddler Talk and here’s the headlines. 💕 Enough to do a little happy dance. #toddlertalk #speechandlanguage #parentcoaching

Toddler Talk is five weeks full of practical ideas

Toddler Talk is five weeks full of practical ideas and personalised support. On-demand lessons fit in with your schedule and zooms happen Monday evening to include everyone. Past parents have said that the weekly zoom chats gave them just the accountability and encouragement they needed to keep practising with their little one. Come along and join us! 💛
#ToddlerTalk #SpeechAndLanguage #Parenting

It might be messy, but it’ll definitely be fun!

It might be messy, but it’ll definitely be fun! I invite you to let go of how you think the play should look and instead follow your child’s point of interest. It’s a simple shift, but it takes some practice! Join me for Toddler Talk next week to learn about play, attention and language development for your little one. #ToddlerTalk #SpeechAndLanguage #Parenting #LearningToTalk

Wondering how many words your toddler should know?

Wondering how many words your toddler should know? Here’s the answer… #ToddlerTalk #SpeechAndLanguage #ChildDevelopment

Noticing new details, feeling reassured, building

Noticing new details, feeling reassured, building positive bonds… 🥰 Some recent comments from mums who worked with me through Toddler Talk.
New group starts in one week! If your two year old isn’t talking, this one’s for you. Xx

#ToddlerTalk #SpeechAndLanguage #Parenting

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