The Listening SLP

12/22/2025

Ending 2025 having fully accomplished my purpose of REFOCUSING! ✨

2024 had some having highs and many low lows. I knew I wanted to spend the next year refocusing on who and what was important to me.

I’ve had the privilege of seeing my business thrive this year, marrying my best friend, experiencing life with the people I love, and most importantly not focusing on stupid things! 💕

Is my life perfect? NOPE.

But it’s far from awful. I’m thankful I have put in time to focus on the things that matter and celebrate myself and all my accomplishments!

Bonus was going to the game and watching them get the WIN! 💙🖤

Tell me what your big accomplishments in 2025 were! We love celebrating each other over here! 🫶🏾
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12/13/2025

If you’re in Charlotte or surrounding areas, Quick Little Cakes is who you want for all your events! Her cakes are beautiful and delicious! 🥹💕

Congrats to all the December Graduates!!!

12/13/2025

What a HUGE accomplishment for my brother! 🥹

If you’re an OG follower, you’ll remember that I used to post about my brother and his story more on this page. He is the reason I even became interested in this field and literacy.

If you love The Listening SLP, you need to thank him! As he’s gotten older and grown, protecting and respecting his privacy has been important. 💕

Remember that as SLPs, teachers, special educators, admin, and more, we have the RESPONSIBILITY and PRIVILEGE to shape young minds. It’s not about how you start, but how you finish and continue to move forward.

With proper guidance, love, and support, there is no limit. ✨

Congratulations, brother!👏🏾
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12/07/2025

✨ It’s the most wonderful time… to be INCLUSIVE. ✨

�As SLPs and educators, we get the joy of creating spaces where every child feels seen, supported, and safe. That means remembering that not all families celebrate winter holidays. That's okay! ❤️

You can still bring seasonal fun without centering holidays.
Winter weather, cozy themes, arctic animals, literacy-rich stories, hibernation, sensory play. There are so many ways to build engagement without making assumptions. 🎿

Inclusivity isn’t about taking anything away. It’s about opening the door a little wider so every child can walk through it with confidence.

Let’s choose intention. Let’s choose awareness. Let’s choose connection.�❄️

It really is the most wonderful time to be INCLUSIVE. 🫶🏾
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12/06/2025

Dolls, cars, games, and more! My house looks like Toys R Us most days. I absolutely love buying toys to use in speech therapy sessions (and my personal enjoyment 😂).

As a self-proclaimed toy expert, I have a few words of advice for you. These are 5 questions to consider before buying any toy.
💡 Does this toy make my child have to interact?
💡 Are there many different ways to play with this toy?
💡 Is there a lot for me to say when I play with this toy?
💡 Are books considered toys?

Swipe through to see my answer to each of these questions! I highly encourage you to share this guide with family and friends as they may be buying for your little one.

Want to know my top recommendations? 👀
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11/24/2025

Being at ASHA 2025 this year reminded me of something important:

Connection in our profession ISN’T always found in the big rooms. It’s found in the people who choose to show up for one another. ✨

Serving as a panelist at and attending were the biggest highlights of the whole weekend for me! The stories shared, the honesty, the support, the collective joy. It was a space where I felt deeply seen. Honestly, it was the kind of community I’ve been missing recently.

This year, my intention for coming to Washington, D.C. was to connect with the people who have supported me, encouraged me, and walked with me through every season of my career. In years past, I was working an exhibitor booth or attending events with other SLPs on social media; this year, I didn’t really do either. I barely touched my phone. I went back to my purpose. Connecting and building relationships. 🫶🏾

That intention led me straight to the most beautiful moments of the entire week.

I wasn’t sure how to feel about going to D.C., but I left feeling grateful. Grateful for community, grateful for representation, and grateful for the SLPs who are committed to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and welcomed.

Here’s to continuing that work together.
Here’s to building the kind of profession we all deserve. 💕
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11/17/2025

Did you know that you can keep supporting your child’s speech and language development at home? 🏠

There are so many free online activities you can try! I love using games, story listening, vocabulary builders, and fun articulation exercises!

These activities are great for extra practice. REMEMBER they do not replace individualized speech therapy. Always check with your child’s SLP about virtual or teletherapy options if leaving home isn’t an option. 💻❤️

✨ Tip: Short, consistent practice is key—just a few minutes each day can make a difference!

If you are in Charlotte or the surronding area, PLEASE share this with local families.
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11/14/2025

Back with my annual reminder as we enter cold and flu season.

This is just a friendly reminder to all that while you may ONLY have a sniffle or a cough, you could have other illnesses that spread. This message hits a lot different for me this year as I have been undergoing my own journey with autoimmune related diseases.

Speech therapy or really anything is not more important than staying home when you are sick. I will say that I work with great families that communicate when they think their child might be sick or a little under the weather. I truly do appreciate it (I’m positive your child’s SLP does too)!

Remember this. If your therapist gets sick, you may have to miss more than just that one session. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Let’s continue to do our part and stay home if you or your child is sick. 💕
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11/11/2025

When I started The Listening SLP, I didn’t imagine it would lead me to moments like this standing in my hometown of Charlotte, talking with families who just want the best for their children. 💕🥹

This work has always been about more than speech therapy. It’s about listening to stories, to experiences, to hopes and fears. It’s about helping families feel seen and supported as they navigate the world of hearing loss, language, and literacy.

It’s about giving professionals tools and support to feel confident in to work with low incidence populations.

I remember what it felt like to sit across from parents who were overwhelmed, unsure of what came next. I wanted to create a space where those families could find guidance, connection, and community. A space where parents got the information they needed without jumping through hoops.

So when I get to meet families face-to-face, it reminds me why The Listening SLP exists. This is the heart of it all, which is YOU!

Thank YOU for being in this space! 🙌🏾
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11/06/2025

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Bringing back this oldie but goodie! 🙌🏾

Parents and caregivers can feel so much pressure surrounding their child learning their letters and when they should be reading.

and I teamed up to drop some knowledge that all families should know! Check out the last slide for help tips to encourage early literacy skills in a child friendly way! 📚

Let us know your questions and how we can help. ✨

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10/30/2025

Teachers this is for you! 👩🏾‍🏫

Teachers are expected to know so much and be on top of it all! Many teachers have been transparent over the past few years about their own journeys with learning about the science of reading and teaching children how to read.

This post is meant to help those in the classroom to know a few signs of dyslexia. These are just a couple of signs and indicators. Remember that your school is filled with many resources that you can and should ask for help from.

SWIPE right to see signs that a child may have dyslexia. ➡️

Teachers, what have you found to be your biggest barrier with learning about and talking about dyslexia?
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10/29/2025

I didn't want this Dyslexia Awareness Month to end without sharing about two of my favorite researchers. 💕

SOR goes beyond phonological awareness and word decoding. Culture impacts everything in life, including literacy. 📚

Learning about SOR is an adventure, but these two women have really shaped my practice.

Dr. Julie Washingston and Dr. Lakeisha Johnson () are two SLP researchers that promote language and literacy through cultural humility. I used to go to any free webinars or events to hear both of these women present. 👩🏾‍🏫

As we learn more about best literacy practices, we cannot negate the impact of culture. Highly recommend people read their work and learn how to implement it into practice.

Who are your SOR heroes?

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