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How to Increase Social Understanding
If you want to learn to do to increase social understanding, read more from Kolby as she gives practical examples to help you and your child thrive.
You Can Trust Me!
Read about the success that I have had with helping a child go from saying only “yes” or “no” to speaking in 3-4 word sentences in just three months. If you would like extra support and help with your child’s speech, language, or oral motor skills, let me help!
Taking the Step Towards Professional Support
Taking the first step towards getting your child professional support can be scary. Whether it’s time, energy, cost, or just not knowing if it’s the right move, there may be hesitations and second thoughts. Let me help you decide if this is the right move for you.
How to Help Your Child Achieve Success (Without Motivation)
Most people think that motivation is the key to success, but research shows that it has nothing to do with it. The real secret to achieving your goals is discipline and routines. To put your goals into action, you need to create a plan and stick to it. In comes SMART goals. Then, in addition to SMART goals, you also need to establish daily routines that will help you develop the habits that will lead to success. Read more to learn how to implement this.
When the School System Fails Your Child
Did your child’s school fail to give you and your child the support you needed? In this blog post, Kolby shares her own experience and gives advice about what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
How to Help Your Child Keep a Clean Room
Does your child’s bedroom stay messy? It may seem like your child doesn’t care about being organized, but the truth is, they may be trying their best to organize their room but are struggling to get it done. The planning, organizing, and executing needed to organize their room are all executive functioning skills that need to be focused on and developed. Read more to learn some tips on how to do this.
How to Help Your Child Through Emotional Indecision
Sometimes making a seemingly small decision can be an incredible hurdle for a child with ADHD. If you notice that your child struggles to make simple decisions, read more to learn how to support them.
Early Intervention is Key
When it comes to your child’s speech difficulties, early intervention is vital. Read more to see why it’s so important, and how you can get support.
Little Wins = Big Growth
At Family First Speech Therapy, we try our best to give our clients access to us at all times, because we feel it’s the little things that matter most. Here is a success story from one of our clients’ parents that shows how little wins can equal big growth.