Fox-Stepps Therapy Services

03/13/2026

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🎉 LET’S TALK & PLAY! 🎉

Fox-Stepps Therapy Services is excited to host our annual Speech and Language Fun Day on May 30th from 11AM–1PM right here in Pine Bluff, Arkansas!

This fun community event is designed for families who want to learn more about their child’s speech and language development while having a great time together.

👶 Free Speech Screenings for Ages 0–7
⏱ Quick 10–15 minute screenings
👩‍⚕️ Friendly and professional Speech-Language Pathologists
🎭 Puppet Shows
📚 Storytime Adventures
🎯 Games
🍎 Snacks & prizes

Early detection leads to better communication outcomes, and we’re here to support families every step of the way.

📍 811 W. 6th Ave., Pine Bluff, AR
🗓 May 30th | 11AM–1PM

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your child’s FREE screening today!

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech & language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com

03/13/2026

✨ Fluency Friday ✨ || 🦊🧡💙🤍

Today we’re practicing Slow Easy Speech with a little help from Cedric the Turtle 🐢!

Sometimes when children feel rushed or excited, their speech can become fast and tense. Slow, easy speech helps children relax their words and speak more smoothly.

Try this at home:
🐢 Model slow, stretched-out speech when talking with your child
🍎 Use a small reward system to motivate practice (snacks work great!)
👏 Celebrate effort — confidence grows with encouragement

When speech feels calm and unhurried, communication becomes easier and more enjoyable.

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with in-person speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech & language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com

03/12/2026

|| SLP Classic Tee 🦊🧡💙🤍

Did you know? Only 3.6% of Speech-Language Pathologists in the United States are African American.

Representation matters in every field — and speech therapy is no different. When children see professionals who look like them, understand their culture, and value their voices, it creates a deeper sense of connection and confidence in the therapy process.

🦊 At Fox-Stepps Therapy Services, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and heard.
🦊 Diversity in speech-language pathology helps ensure culturally responsive care and stronger outcomes for families.
🦊 Today we’re celebrating the impact of representation while rocking our SLP Classic Tee!

✨ Because communication is powerful — and every voice deserves a champion.

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech & language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com

03/11/2026

|| More Than Therapy We Are Community || 🦊🧡💙🤍

Our Speech & Language Fun Day 2025 was a beautiful reminder that therapy doesn’t just happen in the clinic — it happens in community.

At Fox-Stepps Therapy Services, we believe children grow best when families feel supported, welcomed, and connected. Events like this give our families a chance to learn, play, and celebrate communication together.

🦊 Speech therapy can be joyful, engaging, and empowering.
🦊 We are committed to creating spaces where children feel confident using their voice.
🦊 At Fox-Stepps Therapy Services, we are building stronger communicators and stronger community.

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with in-person speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech & language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com

03/06/2026

✨ Fluency Friday ✨ || 🦊🧡💙🤍

🦊 When children are learning to speak more fluently, sometimes they use “hard speech.” This means their mouth movements may feel tense or forceful when trying to get words out.

🦊 One strategy we use in speech therapy is called Light Contact.

With light contact, children gently touch their lips and tongue together when producing sounds instead of pushing too hard. This helps speech feel smoother, easier, and more controlled.

🦊 Try modeling this at home by encouraging soft, gentle speech movements when practicing tricky words. Small adjustments can make a big difference in confidence and communication. 💬

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with in-person speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech & language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com

03/04/2026

✨ Why Pre-K Matters Series ✨ | 🦊🧡💙🤍
🦊 Pre-K is more than preparation — it’s the foundation for a child’s confidence, communication, and learning journey.
🦊 Join us for a special conversation with education professionals as we discuss what schools are really looking for when children enter kindergarten and how families can best support their child’s readiness.
🦊 We’ll talk about early education, school-readiness skills, common early childhood challenges, and how parents can partner with professionals to help children thrive.
📅 March 16, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 LIVE on Facebook
🍎 Marcenia Peoples, Shequlle Moody, & Beverly Jones
Tag a parent. Share with a Pre-K teacher/parent. Set your reminder. Because strong starts matter. 🦊💙
🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with in-person speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech & language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com

03/03/2026

✨ Articulation Tuesday ✨ | 🧡💙🤍

🦊 Today we’re focusing on the /l/ sound — and we’re practicing it at the beginning of words like love and lion. 💬

🦊 To produce a clear /l/ sound, have your child lift the tip of their tongue to the little “bump” right behind their top front teeth (the alveolar ridge). The tongue should touch gently while the voice is turned on.

🦊 Try it slowly:
“lllllove” ❤️
“lllllion” 🦁
Stretching the sound first can help build awareness and accuracy.

🦊 Keep practice short, fun, and consistent. Five focused minutes a day makes a big difference!

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech & language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com

02/25/2026

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🦊 We’re growing — and we’re looking for passionate therapists ready to make an impact this summer!

🦊 Fox-Stepps Therapy Services is now hiring Speech-Language Pathologists

🦊 We are also seeking Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists, including COTAs and PTAs, who are committed to helping children thrive one step at a time.

🦊 If you value culturally responsive care, a warm team environment, and purpose-driven work, we would love to connect with you.

🦊 Send your resume to kimberly@foxsteppstherapy.com today.

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with in-person speech therapy and telehealth services.

02/24/2026

Articulation Tuesday ✨ Articulation Development Matters ✨ | 🧡💙🦊💬
🦊 Did you know that not all speech sounds develop at the same time? Some sounds are expected as early as age 2–3, while others naturally develop closer to age 7–8.

🦊 Understanding typical sound development helps parents know when to monitor progress and when to seek support. Early awareness leads to confident communication later.

🦊 If you’re unsure whether your child’s speech sounds are age-appropriate, we’re here to help guide you every step of the way. 💬

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with speech therapy and telehealth services.
🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech and language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com.

02/23/2026

Parents of pre-school learners, please join us this evening! We’d love to see you there—don’t miss it! 💛

✨ WHY PRE-K MATTERS Series ✨ | 🦊🧡💙🤍
Kindergarten isn’t just about knowing letters and numbers… It’s about confidence, communication, and classroom readiness. 💬📚 Let’s talk about what truly sets children up for success — academically, socially, and emotionally. 🦊✨

🦊 Is your child ready for Kindergarten?
🦊 Do you know what schools are really looking for?
🦊 Wondering how to better support your little learner at home?

We’re bringing the experts to the table for a powerful conversation on:
✔️ Early Education
✔️ School Readiness
✔️ Early Childhood Challenges
✔️ Real Support for Parents

This is for the mamas, daddies, aunties, uncles, grandparents — everyone invested in helping children thrive. 🧡
📅 February 23, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Live on Facebook
🍎 Marcenia Peoples, Shequlle Moody, & Beverly Jones
Tag a parent. Share with a Pre-K teacher. Set your reminder. Because strong starts matter. 🦊💙

02/20/2026

Speech Happens 😄 🤷🏽‍♀️| Fox-Stepps Bloopers 🦊🧡🤍💙

Even speech-language pathologists have speech slips! 😅 Fluency isn’t about perfection — it’s about communication, confidence, connection, and most importantly FUN. 😂

Today we’re keeping it light and real as we go into the weekend. Mistakes happen. We laugh. We model. We keep going. 💬✨

🦊 Serving families across Arkansas with speech therapy and telehealth services.

🦊 Book an appointment, consultation, or speech and language screening at www.foxsteppstherapy.com.