Encouraging Words Speech Therapy Services, LLC

12/22/2025

Our office will be closed from December 22nd through January 4th as we take a short holiday break. Messages will be returned and new referrals will be contacted when we reopen on January 5th.

Thank you for being part of the Encouraging Words family. We hope your days are filled with rest, warmth, and good moments this season. 🎄💛

12/01/2025

🎄 December Office Hours 🎄
For the month of December, I’ll be operating on reduced hours — 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. each day.

I’m using this time to wrap up end-of-year paperwork, reset for the new year, and prepare for some fun new programs launching in January! 🎉✨

Regular business hours return Monday, January 5th.
Wishing all my families a peaceful, cozy, and joy-filled holiday season! ❄️💛

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 Feeling thankful this morning. 🧡

11/22/2025

🧡 Gobble Gobble… We’re Taking a Break! 🧡

Our office will be closed November 24–28 for Thanksgiving week!
I’ll be spending the week eating way too much pie and loving on my fur babies. 🐾🥧

We’ll be back in action on December 1st, ready for all the smiles, sounds, and speech magic. ✨

Hope your Thanksgiving is full of warmth, rest, and blessings! 🦃🍁

11/10/2025

🦃🍁 Gratitude Grows Communication! 🍁🦃

This time of year is all about giving thanks — and it’s also a perfect time to help little ones express thanks in their own way!

Here are a few fun, fall-themed ways to build language through gratitude:
✨ Talk about things your family is thankful for each day — even simple things like “warm blankets,” “pumpkin muffins,” or “daddy hugs.”
🍎 Have your child draw or choose pictures of favorite people, foods, and activities to make a Thankful Tree or Gratitude Collage.
🧡 Model short, simple phrases like “Thank you,” “I love this,” or “I like ___.” Even nonverbal children can participate using gestures, pictures, or AAC!

Every “thank you” — whether spoken, signed, or shown — helps build stronger communication and connection. 💬💚💜

👉 What’s something you’re thankful for today? Share in the comments below!

10/18/2025

We love seeing our community making communication accessible for every child! 💬💜 Big applause to Pike Road Schools for creating playgrounds where all kids can play and express themselves 👏.

All three of Pike Road Schools' playgrounds are now equipped with communication boards and inclusive swings to make sure that all children have fun and can communicate, regardless of their abilities.

09/26/2025

💜 Hey everyone! I thought it was about time I popped back in and reintroduced myself.

I’m Renee’, the face (and heart!) behind Encouraging Words Speech Therapy Services LLC. I’ve been a speech-language pathologist for quite a while now, and I started this practice because I love helping people find their voice and grow with confidence. 💚 Let’s do a little rapid-fire Q&A so you can get to know me better (and maybe share your own answers in the comments too 😉).

✨ Favorite Food: Pizza
✨ Favorite Music: I like a variety of styles from rock, to pop, to country, and maybe even some old school hip-hop from the 1970s to early 2000s.
✨ Favorite Disney character: Winnie the Pooh (and Eeyore is my buddy 🐻💜🐾)
✨ Go-to coffee order: Mocha frappe from McDonald’s
✨ Favorite way to unwind: Cozy TV shows, reading, or playing Disney Dreamlight Valley
✨ Fun fact: I'm the reigning Mexican Train champion in my family, and I'm the queen of family game nights.
✨ Favorite Place: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
✨ Perfect free day: Sleeping in, grabbing lunch out, bowling and/or karaoke with the people I love (or just having a quiet day with Netflix and some coloring!)

Thank you for being part of this community and for supporting my small practice. If we’ve met before, I’m so glad you’re here, and if you’re new—welcome! Feel free to drop a hello in the comments, I’d love to know more about you too. 💜

09/17/2025

🎶✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🎶

I’m so excited to share that I am now a Certified Zumbini Instructor! 🥳💃🏻🥁

Starting in October, Encouraging Words Speech Therapy will be piloting our very first 6-week Zumbini session right here in the office! 🎵 Zumbini is a music and movement program designed for kids (ages 0–4) and their caregivers — full of singing, dancing, and playing that helps little ones learn, bond, and grow. 💜

👉 Details (day/time, pricing, and how to register) will be coming very soon!
👉 Space will be limited for this first session, so be sure to snag your spot once registration opens.

I can’t wait to bring the joy of music, movement, and connection to our community. Let’s get ready to Zumbini together! 🎶

08/31/2025

Just a quick reminder: We’ll be closed this Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. Our team will be recharging, and we’ll be back on Tuesday ready to cheer on all of our amazing clients. Have a wonderful holiday! 💛✨

08/29/2025

✏️📚 Back-to-school season is here! Here are 3 ways parents can support communication skills at home:
✔️ Read together daily (even just 10 minutes).
✔️ Practice conversations at dinner — take turns asking & answering questions.
✔️ Encourage storytelling about their school day.
Small, consistent practice goes a long way! 🌟

08/27/2025

Happy National Dog Day from Teddy & Happy! 🎉🐶🐶
These two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are currently in training to become therapy dogs at Encouraging Words Speech Therapy. One day, they’ll be joining us in sessions to bring extra comfort and encouragement to kids and adults. ❤️
👉 Drop a pic of your pup in the comments so we can celebrate your furry friends too!

08/22/2025

🎤 Do you ever lose your voice or feel strain after talking a lot? Here are 3 quick tips for keeping your voice healthy:
1️⃣ Stay hydrated – sip water throughout the day.
2️⃣ Rest your voice when you’re sick.
3️⃣ Avoid shouting or whispering (both strain your vocal folds).
If voice problems persist more than 2 weeks, a speech-language pathologist can help! 💬