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Sarah Ott

I am a Full Time Mom and Part Time Speech and Language Pathologist. Becoming a Mom has brought me to to numerous new life lessons, including balancing self-care with caring for my family, fulfilling my professional goals in new ways, and striving to raise good humans! This page is a space to share my own experiences, successes, and failures, hopefully create a positive space for others to join, and invite you to join me in pursuing happiness in whatever life journey you are on. Our children are our greatest teachers, and looking for us to teach them in return.

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I had so much fun writing this article on ways to promote self-advocacy in children! Asking for help is ALWAYS ok and should be encouraged! As should knowing and embracing your strengths and weaknesses! Teaching children to be their own biggest advocates can change their world!

Once a Preschool Speech Therapist always a Preschool Speech Therapist 🤷‍♀️ this is one of my FAVORITE sensory bin activities! If you haven’t experienced water beads yet you are missing out!! . . . This is an amazing fine motor activity and language activity. The feel of them is also just so soothing! We live in a tiny space, but sensory bins don’t need to be large and in charge! Here my daughter worked her pincer grasp with language concepts including: put in, empty, color concepts, slippery, wet, bouncy, and so much more! . . . Learning through play doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. Exploring with the senses can be a huge gateway to learning! Get out and play today ❤️

This girl ❤️ May you always layer on the jewelry while working with power tools and exploring bugs. Grow in any and all things that bring you joy ✨

I often have the privilege of working with individuals who are tirelessly trying to gain their voice. To be heard. I also work with individuals who want to learn to form lasting relationships or budding friendships. One of the core things I teach is that communication and how we choose to use it is POWERFUL. Words hurt, heal, advocate, dismantle, protect, and so much more. Teaching our young generations that they can speak kindness and act with their highest moral compass is such a gift. Focus on it. ✨ . . . #motherhood #motherhoodinspired #kindness #kindwords #nextgeneration #positiveparenting #leadbyexample #parenting #forourkids

✨New on the Blog <link in profile> . . . OWN IT! I’ve been absent from the blog for a little as life gets busy! My baby has completely turned into a toddler and worldwide there has been a lot going on, which has been leading me to really think about my mindset around choices. Making them, teaching them, responding to them rather than REACTING to them. My toddler is not “terrible”, but she is yearning for independence. She is yearning to exercise what small amounts of FREEDOMS of choice she may have. It is my job to provide them. It is my job to allow her to exercise independence safely. It is my job to be accepting, flexible, patient, and observant. It is my job to practice stopping, thinking, regulating, and then deciding in my daily life. My path is largely laid board by board with my own choices. Learning to make decisions begins with learning to recognize and respond to provided choices. As parents and mentors, we can cultivate decision making skills, as well as leadership mentalities from a young age.

SOUND ON! Joint Attention! It’s SO important as it is one of THE biggest building blocks for language development and social development. Without, or with weak, joint attention it’s hard for children to imitate, which can impact play skills and language development. . . . In this video you’re going to see an example of joint attention, which leads to sound imitation, and social engagement with requesting. You don’t need fancy toys! In fact, touch and silliness benefits both parties! Not just emotionally, but cognitively! It’s also an immune booster! Emotionally charged learning is high level learning! If you have any concerns with joint attention, imitation, or language delay with your little one go with your gut! Speak to your pediatrician and request a referral. Early intervention is the best intervention. . . . Get goofy! During these moments look for meaningful eye contact, work on social requests, and LAUGH! It’s good for the souls ❤️