The Parish School Blog
Jul 28, 2021
Activities to Help Prevent the Summer Slide
Parents and children all have the same dream – to spend their summer days having fun without the stress and pressure of the school year. However, many parents also worry that too much fun could cause the dreaded “summer slide.” Luckily, there are many ways to have fun while still preparing for the school year ahead.
Written by
Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP
Apr 1, 2021
Language, Literacy and Math Activities That Use Plastic Eggs
It’s springtime in Texas, which means the grass is growing, trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and stores everywhere are selling plastic eggs! These fun, brightly colored eggs offer numerous opportunities for engaging, play-based learning activities for children of all ages. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, these activities are great for all families!
Written by
Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP
Apr 8, 2020
5 Tips to Help Establish a Distance Learning Routine
Families all over the world have been impacted by schools and businesses closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This change is leaving students, teachers and parents to navigate the new territory of distance learning with parents taking on the role of overseeing their child’s schoolwork, all while juggling their own work from home. This can lead to a lot of added stress, frustration and anxiety for all involved. One of the best ways to help children (and adults) adjust to a new normal is by establishing a routine. Here are a few tips to help you set a routine for your family.
Written by
Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP
May 15, 2019
Executive Functioning: What Is It and Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About It?
While research on executive functioning has been taking place since the early 1970s, it has recently become a common buzzword in the worlds of education and speech-language pathology. This may be due to new research showing that a child’s future success depends less on their ability to memorize math facts and decode words, and more on having strong executive functioning and social-emotional skills. So what is executive functioning, and why is it so important for learning?
Written by
Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP
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Amanda Arnold
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Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP
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Tina Strautman, OTR
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Haley Garth, MEd, LPC, RPT, NCC
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Anne Powers, MA, CCC-SLP
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Nancy Nalence
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Kate Wasserman, MT-BC
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Jessica Brock, MS
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Heather Hillery, MSEd, CCC-SLP
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Jill Wood, MLIS
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Cathy Guttentag, PhD
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Stefanie Heintz, MS, CCC-SLP
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Renee Attaway, MS, CCC-SLP
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Danielle English
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Brittney Fertak, MS, CCC-SLP
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Taylor Kopycinski, MS, CCC-SLP
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Robynn Warren Vasquez, MS, CCC-SLP
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Katy McCarthy
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Jacquilyn Carcamo, MA, CCC-SLP
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Mary Ashleigh Johnson, MA, LPC, NCC
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Jennifer Woody, OTR/L, MOT, CAS
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Melanie Seigle, MA, CCC-SLP-R, LCSW
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Lily Yoder, LPC, RPT
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