Superbowl Sunday is this weekend and it's sure to draw millions of Americans to their TV sets again this year. While some of us are only interested in all the entertaining million-dollar commercials inserted between the football action, others of us find it a great opportunity to have a mid-winter party and eat (and drink) a lot!!  ... Read More about Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL??? TOUCHDOWN TACO DIP {with “Speech Snacks” for /t/ & /d/—practice worksheets included}

If your kids like to help you cook in the kitchen,  then you are sure to have a great time preparing this recipe together.    And if they are working on the /l/ sound, you will find lots of opportunities to reinforce this sound, work on direction following, practice sequencing steps and your older kids will have a chance to practically apply their ... Read More about “Easy-Peezy” (Kid Friendly) Apple Pie {with “Speech Snacks” for /l/}

One of my fondest childhood holiday memories centers around the cooking and baking that took place in my home during the weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year.  Christmas Eve was always the most anticipated meal of the year as we celebrated "La Vigilia" (The Feast of the Seven Fishes).  My mother spent days making her shopping list and ... Read More about “Cookies for Santa” {with Speech Snacks for /k/}

Nothing is more comforting when you are feeling under the weather than a bowl (or two) of homemade chicken soup.  I can remember this remedy being a magical elixir for me many times throughout my life.  Luckily, I had a mom who instinctively knew when a bowl of homemade soup was in order.  As a child, it got me and my sisters through many cold and ... Read More about Chicken Soup–It’s Not Just for the Soul! {with “speech snacks” for /s/ and /ch/}

Nothing starts off a cold wintry morning better than a bowl of hearty, warm, good-for-you baked oatmeal.  Not only is it absolutely delicious, it is nutrient dense, a great source of energy to fuel your busy day and a great way to send your kids off to school---and best of all, you can prepare this version the night before and bake it in the ... Read More about Baked Oatmeal with dried cherries and apricots–{and Speech Snacks for /l/}