by Arielle Gates | Feb 9, 2021 | For Parents, Uncategorized
In today’s world, screen time (for everyone) is increasing drastically. It can be difficult to know what to do for your children in terms of their screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends no screen time for children under two (except for...
by Arielle Gates | Feb 3, 2021 | For Parents, For SLPs, Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. It is a great opportunity to switch out some of the books on your child’s shelves. These are some of my Valentine’s Day books! Valentine’s Day books don’t have to be full of red hearts and valentines....
by Arielle Gates | Dec 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
With the holidays quickly approaching (how is it almost Christmas?!) you may have even more down time to fill with your child or children at home. I recently shared about some of my favorite winter books and the benefits of providing books relevant to the...
by Arielle Gates | Dec 19, 2020 | For Parents, Uncategorized
As a speech-language pathologist and preschool teacher, one of the main questions parents ask me is “What should we work on at home?” Parents want the best for their children. They want to teach them letters and math. Of course, these are important skills....
by Arielle Gates | Dec 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
I know it’s technically still fall, but as soon as Thanksgiving is over, my brain switches to winter mode! I love to switch out my daughter’s books as the seasons and holidays change. There are many benefits to doing this: Preparing for new experiences...
by Arielle Gates | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The holiday season is quickly approaching and parents are on the hunt for gifts for their friends and family members. This year has been a crazy one! Many local businesses have been hit hard. I know as a busy mom, I am often relying on Amazon or Target for my online...
