Starting my own private practice wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made. It gave me control, flexibility, and the ability to serve the kids I love while also creating a sustainable career for myself.

Perhaps my biggest piece of advice for starting your own practice or contracting independently is to find a mentor who can help you every step of the way. I have worked with SLPs and SLPAs to secure their first contracts, set up their LLCs, manage their marketing and build their community. I’d love to help you get your dreams started, too! I offer professional consultations for SLPs and SLPAs. Contact me here to get started today.

Taking toddlers out to eat can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! With a little planning and the right mindset, you can keep your little ones happily entertained at restaurants — even when waiting feels long. From packing snacks and easy activities to embracing wiggles and toddler-sized patience, here’s how we make dining out with young kids work for our family.

From I Spy to Pop the Pig, early games aren't just for fun (though they're definitely fun!). They're powerful tools for building essential skills in young children. Playing games with preschoolers helps develop language, social-emotional abilities, attention, and even early executive functioning.

Studies have shown that preschoolers who play rule-based games use 46% more words and show 40% stronger self-regulation skills than their peers. Structured play builds the foundation for learning how to take turns, handle big emotions, listen to directions, and communicate effectively.

Over the past 10 years, my perspective as a speech-language pathologist has completely transformed—more than once. From receiving my ADHD diagnosis to navigating accessibility through my dad’s experience and finally stepping into parenthood, each life-changing moment has shifted the way I approach my work. These experiences didn’t just make me a better SLP—they made me a better advocate and person. In my latest blog post, I’m sharing the three biggest lessons that changed everything for me in the therapy room and beyond.

The ultimate guide to reading to children ages birth through 5! Tips for how to read, which books to choose and the best ways to promote literacy.