I have been a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for over 15 years, with experience working with children 2-21 in school settings as well as adults in an acute medical setting.

The highlight of my career has been getting the opportunity to volunteer (twice) as an SLP in Malawi, Africa!

I’m so glad you are here!

I am the proud mom of 5 kids, and they are the reason I am so passionate about the work I do.

Growing in my knowledge of executive function mental skills has made me a better parent and has positively impacted all of my children. I am so excited to share my learning, from the lens of mom and SLP, with you!

View fullsize I can't wait to present on this topic today! Learning about how the brain works helps parents (and educators!) be more strategic in helping our kids integrate their brain, increasing their capacity to balance their emotions and expand their resilienc
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View fullsize Emotional Regulation is the foundation for executive function (EF) mental skills. If our child is dysregulated, they do not have access to any of the other EF skills housed in the pre-frontal cortex because their brain is in Fight/Flight/Freeze (see
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View fullsize The concept of time is really a tough one for kids. I remember when my daughter was 6, she would consistently mix up “yesterday” and “tomorrow”. That sure changed the meaning of what she was trying to communicate!  There
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View fullsize Language and executive function are interwoven and influence a child's cognitive, social, and academic development. Supporting language development can positively impact executive function and likewise, developing stronger executive function skills p